as in gradual
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Recent Examples of stepwise
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.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepwise
Adjective
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With the blender/mixer running, add the oil in a gradual, steady stream until the mixture is smooth and thickened.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Over the decades, that theme continued through gradual revisions including a 1959 renovation and more recent efforts.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Whitson holds the record for cumulative days spend in space by an American.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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The researchers also identified Los Angeles neighborhoods that were most vulnerable to climate risks via both state and federal indexes — enabling them to better assess the cumulative factors of heat, smoke and socioeconomic conditions.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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“Stepwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepwise. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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