as in increases
something added (as by growth)
added another big increment to the sales total this quarter
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Recent Examples of increments
It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Zap it in a microwave-safe container in 15-second increments until thawed throughout.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Stalls are paid in one-hour increments to allow for shorter stays in premium/higher-demand zones; the rate is $1 per hour.
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Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
The city has already distributed over $7 million — using revenue from a local tax on legal marijuana sales — to hundreds of people in $25,000 increments to be used for home repairs, down payments on property, and interest or late penalties on property in the city.
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Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Alternatively, microwave chocolate at 50 percent power in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until mostly melted.
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Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Setting up the grill for cooking is easy, thanks to digital controls and presets with 15-degree increments between 180 and 450 degrees.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
These increments can boost both productivity and creativity by giving the brain time to reset, according to experts.
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Zap it in a microwave-safe container in 15-second increments until thawed throughout.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Stalls are paid in one-hour increments to allow for shorter stays in premium/higher-demand zones; the rate is $1 per hour.
—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
The city has already distributed over $7 million — using revenue from a local tax on legal marijuana sales — to hundreds of people in $25,000 increments to be used for home repairs, down payments on property, and interest or late penalties on property in the city.
—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Alternatively, microwave chocolate at 50 percent power in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until mostly melted.
—
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Setting up the grill for cooking is easy, thanks to digital controls and presets with 15-degree increments between 180 and 450 degrees.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
These increments can boost both productivity and creativity by giving the brain time to reset, according to experts.
—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for increments
Noun
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Budget includes limited tax increases The budget aims to increase state revenues by billions of dollars by reforming a tax on healthcare providers, imposing a sales tax for certain software products and limiting tax breaks on large corporations.
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
Noun
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Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.
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Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.
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“Increments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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