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
Trade-ups and trade-downs are almost always in small increments.
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 6 May 2025
Buffett is known to purchase Treasury bills at weekly Treasury auctions, sometimes in increments of $10 billion.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Risers generally raise the platform in 2-inch increments, coming with two risers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
Now Danielson would make $2 million this year and his salary would again increase by $100,000 increments, eventually paying him $2.4 million in 2029, if the State Board gives the go-ahead, which is likely.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 6 May 2025
Buffett is known to purchase Treasury bills at weekly Treasury auctions, sometimes in increments of $10 billion.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Risers generally raise the platform in 2-inch increments, coming with two risers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
Now Danielson would make $2 million this year and his salary would again increase by $100,000 increments, eventually paying him $2.4 million in 2029, if the State Board gives the go-ahead, which is likely.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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Ukraine’s European allies have seen an increase in instances of sabotage, cyber incidents and arson attacks linked to Russia, an attempt by Moscow to put more pressure on Kyiv-friendly governments by trying to show their voters that supporting Kyiv comes with a cost.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Do this right up front and the chance of renewal increases considerably.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Vegan protein powder with more than 25 grams of protein per serving With 30 grams of protein per serving, this is a great powder for those looking for serious gains.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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India and Vietnam made the largest gains – with both receiving attention from Trump in recent weeks, especially India – with the former increasing its market share from 0.12% to 16.89% and the latter from 6.32% to 16.75%.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Remember, anyone who signs up in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be eligible for a 15-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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There’s also a thick outsole, providing a platform effect in addition to a slight heel for a boost in height.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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In addition to proof of citizenship, the bill also would require states to remove anyone identified as a noncitizen from voter rolls.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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In addition to acting, Amara is a model currently signed with The Rock Agency.—
Avalon Hester,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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