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
But the headway is even more impressive given that nearly 10% of those final rules were rushed through by the Biden White House in the first month of 2025.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The negotiations in Switzerland were the third round of direct talks organized by Washington, after meetings earlier this year in Abu Dhabi that officials described as constructive but which also made no major headway.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The competition is making major headway as well, with German automaker Volkswagen officially overtaking Tesla in fully-electric car sales in Europe last year, according to the latest data.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Stunted drives that barely make much headway downfield are sufficient to switch over to special teams.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The negotiations in Switzerland were the third round of direct talks organized by Washington, after meetings earlier this year in Abu Dhabi that officials described as constructive but which also made no major headway.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The competition is making major headway as well, with German automaker Volkswagen officially overtaking Tesla in fully-electric car sales in Europe last year, according to the latest data.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Stunted drives that barely make much headway downfield are sufficient to switch over to special teams.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Structure helps ideas turn into real progress.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The votes mark incremental progress toward resolving at least some of the vacancies that have fueled the dispute, particularly in Utah, where Holyoak’s interim status has become a flashpoint in the broader fight.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ann Williams, deputy superintendent of operations, said the event was held in advance of a topping-out ceremony, a construction milestone that marks the placement of the final structural steel beam at the top of a building.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, Connecticut lawmakers restricted the use of that contract-language lever — it's called a prejudgment remedy waiver — for cash advances under $250,000, like Jane's.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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In 2010, a grand jury indicted former House Speaker Ray Sansom on grand theft and conspiracy charges and issued a 10-page presentment criticizing the Legislature’s appropriations process.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The latter was chosen through a collaborative process that included input from students, staff and district leadership, Williams said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Offensively, advancements in overall team play, pace and screening have been at the forefront.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Although the biometric advancements started on the pitching side, there are tangible benefits for hitters too.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Because of the very rapid speed of progression, clinicians are advised to maintain a high level of suspicion.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The work of documentaries must be rigorous, contextualized, and unflinching enough to help stop the progression of an insidious message and movement.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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The ensemble came on stage holding candles and did a procession.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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These moving, samba-playing processions have been running since the early 1900s, though the origins of Carnival go further back still.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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