as in gradually
by small steps or amounts
the troops moved through the village inchmeal, recapturing it virtually house by house
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gradually
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Olson’s home began as a modest bunkhouse in 1959 and gradually evolved into a modular layout over the years, growing with Olson and his family.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026 -
The low-level jet responsible for the strongest winds is gradually shifting eastward, but blizzard conditions are expected to persist through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Inchmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inchmeal. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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