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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.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
Certain fungi use enzymes to break down complex organic matter through stepwise reactions.
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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.
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Bernard May,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepwise
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The deal focused overwhelmingly on constraining Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for gradual sanctions relief.
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The developments mark the latest in a series of back-and-forth strikes centered around the strait, casting uncertainty over the US-Iran agreement signed earlier this month which stipulates the gradual restoration of normal marine traffic.
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Keep your laminate floors looking their best with this step-by-step guide.
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Our step-by-step instructions walk you through making pâte à choux dough, essential for the crisp golden puffs.
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The median cumulative earnings for UC graduates over a 20-year period amounts to more than $2 million, data from 2024 shows.
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Keeping headphone volume below 60 percent of maximum, taking listening breaks and wearing ear protection at concerts or loud job sites all reduce cumulative damage over time.
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“Stepwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepwise. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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