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
From the controversial decision to extend payment terms on vendors and to cover its past-due payments in monthly increments in February to a quick refinancing in August, the future path of Saks Global was a question mark for many.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Although the law sets speed limits at increments of 5 mph, the chance of serious injury or death increases considerably at all speeds over 20 mph, and a 5 or 10 mph increase could heighten the danger enormously.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Apparently, we are supposed to believe that the northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Victoria Street is blighted and therefore the developer wishing to build there is eligible for tax increment financing, or TIF.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Changemaking begins in increments.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
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The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
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Investors also foresee the strain in China-Japan relations benefitting spending on South Korean businesses, leading to gains for Korean retail and consumer stocks, according to Bloomberg.—
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The Texans stifled the Steelers rushing attack and harassed Aaron Rodgers so extensively — sacking him four times, hitting him 12 times — that the future Hall of Fame quarterback scarcely had time to wait for plays to develop and repeatedly dumped the ball off for short gains.—
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
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Werner will be a welcome addition to the Quakes’ attack after the departure of Josef Martinez to Tijuana.—
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In addition to gentle ribbing, the coat also captivated commenters.—
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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