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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China has also maintained warm ties with North Korea amid its gradual isolation over the years.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Perhaps that’s because Thug has been losing his grip on his own identity, a byproduct of the severe but sneakily gradual CTE that boxing gave him as a parting gift.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low of around 47.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
That figure may be down 25% year over year, but the 8% increase on a sequential basis is a good sign the business is making a gradual recovery.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Perhaps that’s because Thug has been losing his grip on his own identity, a byproduct of the severe but sneakily gradual CTE that boxing gave him as a parting gift.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low of around 47.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
That figure may be down 25% year over year, but the 8% increase on a sequential basis is a good sign the business is making a gradual recovery.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gradual
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“Gradual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradual. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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