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in small doses

ADVERB

by degrees

Synonyms

WEAK

a little at a time bit by bit continuously drop by drop gradually inch by inch little by little piece by piece steadily

ADVERB

gradually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constantly continuously deliberately gently increasingly moderately progressively regularly steadily

WEAK

bit by bit by degrees by installments imperceptibly 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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Rosiglitazone could be added in small doses to other medicines, to make them less bitter and taste better.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2024

Gas and air, also known by its brand name Entonox, is harmless to women and babies in small doses but long-term exposure can affect vitamin B12 levels, leading to potential nerve damage and anaemia.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2023

“These freedoms have been seen in small doses, and we hope that with time they will grow,” Milanés told the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2022

“These freedoms have been seen in small doses, and we hope that with time they will grow,” Milanes told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2022

I mean, they're okay in small doses, and they can be useful.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

in small doses

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