PIECE BY PIECE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

piece by piece

adverb

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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 His is a method of ruthless practicality, of taking apart mathematics piece by piece and asking what is necessary. —

Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 The technique requires building each flower piece by piece, adding to the hyperrealistic effect. —

Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026 As the wind continued to blow, the man approached the chimes and began cutting them down piece by piece. —

Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Yet piece by piece, Hans was now outplaying the world champion. —

Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for piece by piece

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gradually

Adverb

Because hearing changes usually happen gradually, many people adapt without realizing how much their hearing has shifted.

— Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Democrats in both chambers are vowing to press on and Republican defections are gradually growing in each chamber.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 May 2026

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