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
Following Fidel Castro’s departure from public life in 2008, Cuba’s subsequent leader, and Fidel’s brother, Raul Castro, announced a series of gradual steps intended to encourage private enterprise that had long been curtailed by the government.
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Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
But one area that remained dominated by country crooners and fans, albeit amid gradual change, was Broadway.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Metsera said gradual, one-to-two step increases in that dose could give the drug a tolerability edge over rivals in the GLP-1 class.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The playful post also sparked debate, with some users warning that young dogs need gradual training before being left alone.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
But one area that remained dominated by country crooners and fans, albeit amid gradual change, was Broadway.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Metsera said gradual, one-to-two step increases in that dose could give the drug a tolerability edge over rivals in the GLP-1 class.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The playful post also sparked debate, with some users warning that young dogs need gradual training before being left alone.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradual
Adjective
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These huge losses continue as Russian forces make only incremental gains.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The company has not introduced a new mass-market vehicle in years, relying heavily on incremental updates to the Model 3 and Model Y to drive sales.—
Mrinmay Dey,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The plan calls for $19 million in phased infrastructure projects within five years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The framework envisions a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the return of all hostages, and a major prisoner exchange.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Gradual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradual. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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