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
Indian equities could still see some volatility over the near term with downside risks, followed by a gradual recovery, said Kranthi Bathini, director of equity strategy at WealthMills Securities.
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Ganesh Rao,anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 May 2025
His appearance at the tea exemplifies the gradual way William and Kate are introducing their children to the royal duties they are expected to inherit one day, which a palace insider previously told PEOPLE is paramount to the couple.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Why Tight Hairstyles Cause Hair Loss Tight hairstyles such as ponytails, braids, cornrows and buns can contribute to a condition known as traction—a form of gradual hair loss caused by constant tension on the hair follicles.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The play’s emotional arc hangs on the gradual development of daughter and mother’s relationship — their struggle with each other, their own inner lives, and the ways in which both women love fiercely without always necessarily being able to see clearly.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Ganesh Rao,anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 May 2025
His appearance at the tea exemplifies the gradual way William and Kate are introducing their children to the royal duties they are expected to inherit one day, which a palace insider previously told PEOPLE is paramount to the couple.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Why Tight Hairstyles Cause Hair Loss Tight hairstyles such as ponytails, braids, cornrows and buns can contribute to a condition known as traction—a form of gradual hair loss caused by constant tension on the hair follicles.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The play’s emotional arc hangs on the gradual development of daughter and mother’s relationship — their struggle with each other, their own inner lives, and the ways in which both women love fiercely without always necessarily being able to see clearly.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradual
incremental
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Whereas Wi-Fi 6 offers merely incremental speed increases over Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 7 is all about lightning-fast connections.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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But today’s environment demands more than incremental improvement.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Gradual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradual. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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