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Recent Examples of stepwise
Their population has risen from 76 to 108, while the Central chimps’ population has seen a stepwise decline.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Something else Krasley observed was that the factories didn’t embark on one gigantic, expensive retrofit, but rather took a stepwise approach to accumulating cooling improvements that was easier on their bottom lines.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Certain fungi use enzymes to break down complex organic matter through stepwise reactions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
This stepwise approach will give you a reliable, privacy-compliant framework for budget allocation that evolves as your business and the market do.
—Bernard May, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The percentage of uninsured respondents in the 30-49 age cohort, which was the first group targeted in a stepwise introduction of the requirement, rose to 14.5% in 2018 from 10.5% in 2016.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Something else Krasley observed was that the factories didn’t embark on one gigantic, expensive retrofit, but rather took a stepwise approach to accumulating cooling improvements that was easier on their bottom lines.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Certain fungi use enzymes to break down complex organic matter through stepwise reactions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
This stepwise approach will give you a reliable, privacy-compliant framework for budget allocation that evolves as your business and the market do.
—Bernard May, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The percentage of uninsured respondents in the 30-49 age cohort, which was the first group targeted in a stepwise introduction of the requirement, rose to 14.5% in 2018 from 10.5% in 2016.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepwise
Adjective
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But some observers foresee the nickel’s ultimate demise, given the steady march of inflation and the gradual erosion of purchasing power in a five-cent coin.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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That gradual shift in pressure, however, didn’t just happen overnight.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here’s a step-by-step guide to get every screen in your home looking clear before summer humidity sets in.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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This year, backers opted for a narrow step-by-step approach to weigh the effects of the legislation.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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King is know for his social media channels, which have over three million cumulative followers.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is ongoing research to better understand how cumulative exposures affect health.—
Dr. Megan Still,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Stepwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepwise. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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