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gradually

[graj-oo-uh-lee] / ˈgrædʒ u ə li /
ADVERB
happening slowly, evenly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constantly continuously deliberately gently increasingly moderately progressively regularly steadily
WEAK
bit by bit by degrees by installments imperceptibly in small doses inch by inch little by little perceptibly piece by piece piecemeal sequentially serially step by step successively unhurriedly
Antonyms
WEAK
abruptly fastly intermittently suddenly

Example Sentences

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“The war will wind down over the coming weeks, allowing energy flows to gradually resume,” he said in a note published Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

However, the age at which people receive their state pension is rising gradually over the next two years, from 66 to 67.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Even with its challenges, Inside Safe has been gradually moving a greater percentage of its residents into permanent housing, where they are no longer governed by such a wide array of rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

When fear memories were gradually extinguished, activity in these cells declined.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

As the training progressed, the team of scientists gradually reduced their contact with Xiang Xiang so he could learn to interact with the wild environment on his own.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh