PIECE BY PIECE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

piece by piece

adverb

Definition of piece by piece

as in gradually

by small steps or amounts worked out the solution piece by piece

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Recent Examples of piece by piece That web lasted about a decade before it was dismantled, piece by piece, in favor of one that extracts profits from similar interactions. — Betsy Blondin, Longreads, 22 Sep. 2026 For nine months, piece by piece, the stars have aligned for Taylor. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The second, which generates the response piece by piece, is bound by memory bandwidth. — Ido Susan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 As the author points out, our autonomy has been removed from us piece by piece. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for piece by piece

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gradually

Adverb

Tracking displacement is different, as a user gradually pulling back from their human relationships may show few, if any, signs of distress.

— Ned Cooper, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
Since returning to the Vatican, Leo has gradually resumed his activities while adjusting his schedule to prioritize recovery and periods of rest, the statement said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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