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
Yusef-Zadeh and his colleagues observed Sagittarius A*, also called Sgr A*, for 48 hours over the course of one year in eight to 10-hour increments, using Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera to track the black hole’s activity.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
The $20 million deferred will be paid $2 million per year, beginning 10 years from the year it is earned, meaning the $20 million of deferred money from his 2025 salary will be paid in $2 million increments per year from 2035-2044.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
As scientists are quick to point out, every increment of warming avoided would lessen climate change's effects, even if temperatures climb above the more ambitious Paris target.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Homewood officials have approved a new tax increment financing district that takes in property along the Halsted Street commercial corridor and includes the vacant Walmart property, empty for nearly two years.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
The $20 million deferred will be paid $2 million per year, beginning 10 years from the year it is earned, meaning the $20 million of deferred money from his 2025 salary will be paid in $2 million increments per year from 2035-2044.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
As scientists are quick to point out, every increment of warming avoided would lessen climate change's effects, even if temperatures climb above the more ambitious Paris target.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Homewood officials have approved a new tax increment financing district that takes in property along the Halsted Street commercial corridor and includes the vacant Walmart property, empty for nearly two years.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for increment
Noun
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The University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the University of Mississippi had significant increases as well.—
Thomas Oide,
Axios,
16 Mar. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Moscow has been offered normalization and hinting at territorial gains and sanctions relief.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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That was the second consecutive session of gains for all three indexes.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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As the 11th ranked team in the nation, Maryland has their eyes set on a bigger prize, but winning the Big Ten would be a significant confidence boost for the Terrapins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These nourishing lip products are formulated with an oil base, delivering the juicy, decadent finish of a lip gloss or sheer lip tint with the moisturizing benefits of a lip balm—ideal for people with dry lips and anyone seeking an aesthetic boost.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
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Getting Tunsil up front is a solid move in addition to acquiring Samuel.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition, Obama and Robinson will take the stage at SXSW in Austin on Thursday (March 13) at 1 p.m. CT to record a special episode of their new podcast live in front of an audience.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Increment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increment. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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