as in progress
forward movement in time or place
the ant was making little headway carrying a crumb that was about five times his size
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Recent Examples of headway
Los Angeles is making some headway with its plans to stem the tide of mid-budget productions moving to other cities in America.
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Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
The budget was also in the news this week as the House and the Senate appeared to make some headway, though their positions aren’t exactly aligned.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Some state lawmakers point to financial support from the federal government as essential for the industry to grow, even if states make their own headway to build support for nuclear power.
—Allison Prang, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2025
While Trump has faced criticism over his ability to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, his team — led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Antony Rubio — has made some headway, securing a 30-day ceasefire protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
The budget was also in the news this week as the House and the Senate appeared to make some headway, though their positions aren’t exactly aligned.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Some state lawmakers point to financial support from the federal government as essential for the industry to grow, even if states make their own headway to build support for nuclear power.
—Allison Prang, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2025
While Trump has faced criticism over his ability to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, his team — led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Antony Rubio — has made some headway, securing a 30-day ceasefire protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Since the 1960s, monthly pay has stood in France—and in much of the world—as a symbol of stability and social progress.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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And while fossil fuels have historically been a flexible, reliable option, equipment backlogs now force developers to reserve gas turbines seven to eight years in advance, so new projects wouldn’t enter service until 2031 or later.—
Chris Hopper,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Thanks to advances in training and nutrition, performance and skill levels increased in virtually every sport.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
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One key element of its data-first approach is its Trends Observatory, which analyzes global trends to help the design decision-making process and to align creativity with market gaps to create a strong and relevant product.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Access to state-of-the-art textile manufacturing equipment is necessary to help improve processes at the nation’s plants, both in order to drive efficiency and cost-competitiveness.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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Regardless of the advancements in health from AI, Radeva said the human element will still be necessary..—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Courtesy of PublicAffairs This is just one of the differences that comes up for women seeking allies to support their career advancement.—
Nina Ajemian,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.—
Arthi Rabikrisson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The new positions are expected to support long-term research into the causes, progression, and treatment of such conditions.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Later that morning, other Cornell on Fire activists held up a banner for students and faculty marching in the graduation procession to see.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The elegant procession of gentlemen dressed in designer Simon Holloway’s modern English menswear wardrobe was transporting.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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