as in incremental
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
a gradual drop in gas prices will take place over the next several months
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Recent Examples of gradual
Scientific studies began to uncover its potential therapeutic benefits, leading to a gradual shift in public opinion.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025
Zipline is launching its airborne delivery service for real, rolling it out in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Mesquite ahead of a gradual spread that, if all goes according to plan, will also see its craft landing in Seattle before the end of the year.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In the work Hazen and Szostak conducted on evolution using artificial-life algorithms, the increase in functional information was not always gradual.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Normally, as the sun slowly sets from the moon's perspective, the drop in temperature is gradual.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025
Zipline is launching its airborne delivery service for real, rolling it out in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Mesquite ahead of a gradual spread that, if all goes according to plan, will also see its craft landing in Seattle before the end of the year.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In the work Hazen and Szostak conducted on evolution using artificial-life algorithms, the increase in functional information was not always gradual.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Normally, as the sun slowly sets from the moon's perspective, the drop in temperature is gradual.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradual
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Over his 20+ year career with SAP, Werner has held a variety of incremental roles supporting Asia Pacific and Europe go-to-market strategies in addition to field enablement for wholesale distribution and retail.—
Werner Baumbach,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In general, exercising three days per week is enough, though additional time or days spent exercising can have incremental effects on longevity, muscle building, and weight loss.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Gradual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradual. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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