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step-by-step

ADJECTIVE
gradual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
piecemeal
WEAK
bit-by-bit by degrees continuous creeping even gentle gradational graduate moderate progressive regular slow steady successive unhurried
ADVERB
gradually and steadily
Synonyms
STRONG
bit by bit drop by drop gradually inch by inch little by little one by one piecemeal

Example Sentences

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The spokesperson also shared a statement noting that importers and brokers can visit CBP’s website for resources and step-by-step guidance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

She also takes readers behind the scenes of her approach to the craft, showing off her preferred tools and providing step-by-step photos of the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"As a physicist I find it fascinating that a huge question, like why there's matter in the universe instead of antimatter, can be broken down into smaller, step-by-step questions," said Messier.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

“Impeachment” was a step-by-step drill-down on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal that strayed wildly from its original intent.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

There is, alas, no step-by-step method to guide us, but this does not mean that the process is entirely mysterious.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson