as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
gradational increases in altitude
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gradual
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The cold will persist into Tuesday before a gradual warm-up later in the week.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65 and a low around 40.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Gradational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradational. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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