as in slowly
by small steps or amounts
gradually worked his way down the class roster add the sugar to the beaten egg whites gradually to make the meringue
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Recent Examples of gradually
The framework has provisions for a test run of sorts, with Israeli troops withdrawing from two pilot zones where the Lebanese army will gradually assume security responsibilities.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
On Friday, the Israeli and Lebanese governments agreed a process by which the Lebanese military (LAF) would gradually take control of zones in southern Lebanon.
—
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Storm chances continue into the evening before skies gradually clear overnight, with lows around 78.
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The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
This habit gradually diminishes self-concept clarity and self-esteem by creating a gap between internal thoughts and public claims.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Trust has to be rebuilt gradually, and that is a process measured in actions rather than gestures.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Rain chances will gradually increase by the end of the upcoming weekend.
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Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Under the agreement, the Lebanese army would gradually assume control over the country’s territory and non-state armed groups such as Hezbollah would be dismantled.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
On Friday, the Israeli and Lebanese governments agreed a process by which the Lebanese military (LAF) would gradually take control of zones in southern Lebanon.
—
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Storm chances continue into the evening before skies gradually clear overnight, with lows around 78.
—
The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
This habit gradually diminishes self-concept clarity and self-esteem by creating a gap between internal thoughts and public claims.
—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Trust has to be rebuilt gradually, and that is a process measured in actions rather than gestures.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Rain chances will gradually increase by the end of the upcoming weekend.
—
Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Under the agreement, the Lebanese army would gradually assume control over the country’s territory and non-state armed groups such as Hezbollah would be dismantled.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradually
Adverb
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Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.
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Manganese atoms slowly take the place of some iron, creating a uniform LMFP structure.
Adverb
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The brand, which will see the first collection by Mulier early next year, is progressively repositioning toward full-price sales, higher quality and improved depth of the offer.
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Much of the story took shape progressively during production itself.
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“Gradually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradually. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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