as in gradually
by small steps or amounts
worked out the solution piece by piece
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Recent Examples of piece by piece
Mikal Bridges said the Knicks’ inconsistencies stem from a combination of both new head coach and a roster that’s been assembled, piece by piece, over the last three seasons.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
That leaf, again, could represent or be a metaphor for Man-soo being slowly taken away piece by piece.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Sombr is the sole producer on the track and constructed it piece by piece, starting not with chords or lyrics but with rhythm.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Francesco Rota’s Unlimited Convivial modular seating that has the potential to expand over time and piece by piece is on the rise.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
That leaf, again, could represent or be a metaphor for Man-soo being slowly taken away piece by piece.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Sombr is the sole producer on the track and constructed it piece by piece, starting not with chords or lyrics but with rhythm.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Francesco Rota’s Unlimited Convivial modular seating that has the potential to expand over time and piece by piece is on the rise.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piece by piece
gradually
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When the ale is nearing a boil, put it in another pitcher, pour it very gradually into the pitcher containing the egg mix, while stirring briskly to prevent the eggs from curdling.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Skies will be overcast for much of the day before gradually clearing in the evening, with a low of 63 degrees and winds around 10 mph.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Piece by piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piece%20by%20piece. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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