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
Jaber is a member of the Orland High School District 230 Board and has raised concerns about tax increment financing districts Orland Park is considering.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: The Democrats' advantage with hard dollars — raised in smaller increments and controlled by campaigns — has forced Republicans to rely on their leader's outside super PACs to level the playing field.
—Stef W. Kight, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
Cook on medium heat in 30-second increments, being sure to flip the steak each time, until it is warmed through.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
These multiple-time Home Fitness Award–winning adjustable dumbbells don’t take up a ton of space and have a solid weight range (5 to 52.5 pounds, in 2.5-pound increments) that adjusts with the turn of a dial.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: The Democrats' advantage with hard dollars — raised in smaller increments and controlled by campaigns — has forced Republicans to rely on their leader's outside super PACs to level the playing field.
—Stef W. Kight, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
Cook on medium heat in 30-second increments, being sure to flip the steak each time, until it is warmed through.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
These multiple-time Home Fitness Award–winning adjustable dumbbells don’t take up a ton of space and have a solid weight range (5 to 52.5 pounds, in 2.5-pound increments) that adjusts with the turn of a dial.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
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The average premium increase is estimated around 7%, according to a report from insurance research site ValuePenguin.com.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The increase in the stipend comes as the PGA Tour has increased the prize money pool in its competitions as LIV Golf began poaching some of the legacy tour’s biggest talents.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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When asked about forecasts of future bitcoin gains that could ease the nation’s debt, Kumar says the long-term outlook for bitcoin remains uncertain.Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its shares jumped as much as 7.7% in morning trade before paring the gains to sit 4.7% higher at 1,508 yen.AFP, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Water mains, water treatment, and dams are getting a massive boost, and in a bid to make the U.S. more competitive, almost $50 billion is being spent to ensure all of the country has access to broadband wireless service.Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his 374 home runs, Colavito drove in 1,159 runs (leading the league with 108 in 1965) and had a .266 career batting average.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Guerendo, defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), tackle Trent Williams (heel/ankle) and guard Ben Bartch (ankle) missed practice.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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