/ Thesaurus / I Synonyms of in small stages Find synonyms for: Adjective1. bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise, gradual (vs. sudden)usage: one thing at a timeWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: penury Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language