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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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These reactions form unstable layers and consume the electrolyte, which leads to the gradual degradation of the battery cell materials over time.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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In the sport channel, Smith remained solid while Blenders’ performance improved, thanks to the ongoing development of its wholesale business and a gradual recovery in its direct‐to‐consumer channel.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Our step-by-step guide to elegant cantaloupe wedges and snackable cubes.—
Janet McCracken,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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There's a charge for trainings and certification but access to resources including a step-by-step guide to cacao processing and the flavor wheel that the official tasters use to do their evaluations are free.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Start receiving Social Security retirement benefits at the earliest possible age, 62, some influencers say, since cumulative benefits could be more if started earlier, even though higher monthly checks come with delaying.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Its robotaxi service has racked up nearly two million cumulative miles and hosted over 350,000 riders since launching in Vegas.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Stepwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepwise. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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