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 current bid is set at $6,000, according to the NFL Auction website, and bid increments are required to increase by $500.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Despite the upbeat earnings news, shares in Comcast sank as much as 10% in the opening hour of the trading day – a dramatic move for a stock that typically moves in fractional increments.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Bonus pool money can be traded in increments of $250,000, and teams can acquire up to an additional 60% of what was in their original allotment, meaning the Dodgers potentially could add just over another $3 million to their bonus pool.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Other remaining prizes include eight at the $10,000 level, 26 at the $1,000 level and thousands more in smaller increments, according to officials.
—Sara Schilling, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Despite the upbeat earnings news, shares in Comcast sank as much as 10% in the opening hour of the trading day – a dramatic move for a stock that typically moves in fractional increments.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Bonus pool money can be traded in increments of $250,000, and teams can acquire up to an additional 60% of what was in their original allotment, meaning the Dodgers potentially could add just over another $3 million to their bonus pool.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Other remaining prizes include eight at the $10,000 level, 26 at the $1,000 level and thousands more in smaller increments, according to officials.
—Sara Schilling, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
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This is an increase from 23.1% and 12.1% in previous years, respectively.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The average price per ticket is now $280, which is a 4% increase from the same time last year, according to Hopper.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The airline recorded a significant 24% increase in available seat miles, accompanied by modest gains in passenger yield (up 0.5%) and an impressive 150 basis point improvement in occupancy rate relative to 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The story has been updated to reflect the correct gain and the decline since that peak through Thursday’s close.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The service boost is a first step, and the CTA expects to add more measures, CTA Chief Innovation Officer Molly Poppe said.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Steilen, the ReSet slate included John Robinson for highway commissioner, Tami O’Brien for clerk, Sara Palermo for collector and Ken Marcin, Chris Sievers, Don Melody and Keith Gray for trustees.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Shifting Consumer Behavior Means Tech Is Essential In addition to wanting the flexibility to shop from anywhere, consumers also demand both quick fulfillment and unique shopping experiences.—
Kristjan Vilosius,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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