Gradually
Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.
Practically and gradually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Practically" instead an adverb "Gradually".
Practically
Practically adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Gradually and practically are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Practically".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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In House of Cards (US), Frank Underwood's hair gradually greys throughout season 3 until it is practically white due to the stresses of the Oval Office.
Source: Prematurely Grey-Haired -
Street Fighter III has the AI in a particular fight become gradually easier with each loss, until it's practically handing you the win on a silver platter out of pity.
Source: Anti-Frustration Features - Given the craptastic life he has led and his current dire circumstances, this leaves him practically a vegetable unable to do anything but sob as he gradually goes insane from despair.
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