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
Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
This gap leaves fintechs, PSPs, and even neobanks with a difficult choice: cobble together piecemeal solutions, or risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive digital economy.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 May 2025
Confirmation of the whereabouts of deportees has been piecemeal, with advocacy groups, lawyers and news organizations sporadically releasing names and locations based on available information.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Rather than one large shipment, the SBU likely engaged in piecemeal smuggling to avoid detection.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
This gap leaves fintechs, PSPs, and even neobanks with a difficult choice: cobble together piecemeal solutions, or risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive digital economy.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Will the show be sold globally to one streamer, or piecemeal to outlets in the U.S. and internationally?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 May 2025
Confirmation of the whereabouts of deportees has been piecemeal, with advocacy groups, lawyers and news organizations sporadically releasing names and locations based on available information.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piecemeal
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While the first two brackets seemed to have an overwhelmingly positive reaction, aside from a few disgruntled fans upset that their favorite queens weren’t moving on to the next round, the third bracket shifted from genuine excitement to what could be seen as gradual fatigue.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Though the pandemic devastated many of the area’s independent businesses, Jordan saw opportunity in the district’s gradual revival.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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Season two saw Valerie cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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Hammond’s efforts to get Jurassic Park off the ground have fallen apart, leaving his company, InGen, in dire financial straits.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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“Piecemeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piecemeal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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