as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
a piecemeal attempt to remedy the traffic congestion
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as in gradually
by small steps or amounts
remodeled their house piecemeal because of budgetary constraints
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Recent Examples of piecemeal
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
St James’ has grown in piecemeal fashion, on the same site, since Newcastle Rangers played the first game there in 1880.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Barry Levitt, Vulture, 25 July 2024
Still, Apple’s efforts seem piecemeal next to those of Samsung.
—Andrew Williams, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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Beijing’s recent piecemeal stimulus measures have dashed investors’ hope for a near-term turnaround in the ailing economy, prompting a flood of funds into the safety of government bonds, driving down yields to record lows.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
St James’ has grown in piecemeal fashion, on the same site, since Newcastle Rangers played the first game there in 1880.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the ’90s, Marvel sold movie rights to its characters piecemeal in an attempt to inject some cash into its flailing comics business.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 25 July 2024
Still, Apple’s efforts seem piecemeal next to those of Samsung.
—Andrew Williams, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Piecemeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piecemeal. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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