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
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Their expertise drives significant profit growth and revenue increase as well as U.S. expansion.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Nevertheless, 2021 graduates of the top European programs saw increases comparable to and even surpassing results of the top U.S. programs.—
Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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As Trump delivers on the economy and the border, foreign policy threatens gains.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
22 Feb. 2025
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The benefits of this can be observed in various ways: Perspective gain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Related article Trump delivers another blow to Ukraine and a new boost to Putin But Trump’s boosting of Russia goes well beyond rhetoric.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Gomez embraced Red Lip Theory, the idea that a red lip gives a boost to the skin, too.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.
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