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
Many of the credits are doled out in monthly increments or split over multiple purchases, and other perks are only unlocked after meeting a high spending requirement.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
As leaders, our habits determine our ultimate measure of success—increment by increment.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Other options in the memo include finding the money through staff cuts and more tax increment financing from the city.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Lenexa wants approval now to ensure ongoing funding for its Capital Improvement Program, a plan that helps guide city projects in five-year increments — with the next five-year increment running from 2025 until 2029, Sayers said.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
As leaders, our habits determine our ultimate measure of success—increment by increment.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Other options in the memo include finding the money through staff cuts and more tax increment financing from the city.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Lenexa wants approval now to ensure ongoing funding for its Capital Improvement Program, a plan that helps guide city projects in five-year increments — with the next five-year increment running from 2025 until 2029, Sayers said.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This also marks its third-biggest gain in post-WWII history.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as the European Union considers rolling back recent gains made by climate activists.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Finau's confidence may also get a boost from a recent hole-in-one at the Valero Texas Open, following another notable ace in the past.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, it’s driven by the country’s sprawling dietary supplements industry, which critics have long said has little regulatory oversight—and which may get a boost from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely seen as an ally to supplement makers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Late Monday night, federal officials indicated that Harvard would be docked $2.2 billion in multiyear grants in addition to the cancellation of a $60 million contract due to its letter and failure to comply.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its durability, the rug is also easy to care for.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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