INCHMEAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

inchmeal

adverb

ˈinch-ˌmēl

Definition of inchmeal

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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Flights gradually resumed, but significant delays were expected through the evening while crews worked to restore service and airlines offered some travelers fee-free changes.

— Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Antonioli built his conglomerate gradually, quietly and confidently, backed by expertise in retail and fashion honed for years.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

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