as in incremental
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
a gradual drop in gas prices will take place over the next several months
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Recent Examples of gradual
The measures needed to keep workers safe are surprisingly basic and can be summarized in a few words: water, rest, shade or cooling, training, prevention plan, gradual acclimatization.
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Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
The Dodgers have limited his workload at a gradual rate.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Committed to democratic processes, and to gradual rather than revolutionary transformation, the Indian state undertook extensive reforms.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The ongoing labour market loosening should give the MPC a little more confidence in its 'gradual and careful' approach to dialling down restrictive policy.
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 June 2025
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Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
The Dodgers have limited his workload at a gradual rate.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Committed to democratic processes, and to gradual rather than revolutionary transformation, the Indian state undertook extensive reforms.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The ongoing labour market loosening should give the MPC a little more confidence in its 'gradual and careful' approach to dialling down restrictive policy.
—Ganesh Rao,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradual
incremental
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His company offers a certification program for aviation’s environmental impact, not by promising zero emissions tomorrow, but by helping aviation stakeholders take verifiable, incremental steps today.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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It’s considered a quick, efficient way to build incremental liquidity into a business.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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“Gradual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradual. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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