as in increase
something added (as by growth)
added another big increment to the sales total this quarter
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Recent Examples of increment
The designation is granted in 18-month increments by the Homeland Security secretary.
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Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Over the course of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s term, CPS has lurched from budget crisis to budget crisis, able only to muddle through due to record-breaking mayoral declarations of tax-increment-financing surpluses.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The show will run weekly in two-date increments from October 2026 through March 2027.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Their base-case was to raise by 137,000 barrels a day, in line with increments during the fourth quarter, three people said.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Over the course of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s term, CPS has lurched from budget crisis to budget crisis, able only to muddle through due to record-breaking mayoral declarations of tax-increment-financing surpluses.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The show will run weekly in two-date increments from October 2026 through March 2027.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Their base-case was to raise by 137,000 barrels a day, in line with increments during the fourth quarter, three people said.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
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This is an increase from the 31 arrests made during the same period last year.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That represents an increase of nearly 2,000 spectators per outing, which equates to a 7% rise compared with the same point in 2024-25.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Jayhawks’ loss has been the Red Storm’s program-altering gain.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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As the days get longer and the sun gains strength, cocktails like the Bramble float back into our minds, as if compelled by the season.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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At present, scramjet engine development is one of the hardest engineering problems to solve, so any boost to that will be very useful indeed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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His challenge is finding a way to maximize the revenue boost from the oil price rise while cushioning the impact on the poorest people in a nation where around 60% of the population live below the World Bank’s poverty line.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to his robust campaign fundraising, Holland has been able to bring on the head of the local Republican Party, Matthew Kay, as his campaign chair.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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