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as in sequence
a series of things linked together
a progression of events that ended in utter disaster for the arctic explorers
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
that civilization's gradual progression from simple bartering to a complex economy and monetary system
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Recent Examples of progression
In 2023, Charter launched a tuition-free education benefit for employees in conjunction with Guild, providing a structured career progression program.
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
This would allow Sborz, who did not pitch last season after elbow surgery, to continue his progression in the minor leagues.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Attending Howard University felt like a natural progression of the work Hankin-Biggers had been passionate about for years.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2026
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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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
This would allow Sborz, who did not pitch last season after elbow surgery, to continue his progression in the minor leagues.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Attending Howard University felt like a natural progression of the work Hankin-Biggers had been passionate about for years.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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Editor Danielius Kokanauskis cuts these sequences with Swiss-clock precision, mirroring the cruel precision of Soviet bureaucracy.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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While Sturm sat Lohrei for the next power play after a similar situation in the loss to Toronto, and could have reasonably benched him after that horrendous sequence, Sturm did put him back on the ice.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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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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Like Martin herself, her new headquarters is in constant evolution.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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The evolution of live sports programming has become a battleground between traditional broadcast companies and streaming platforms, vying for the right to air the best games possible year after year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her dad was the credit manager for a local chain of appliance stores, a second-generation Jewish immigrant, and a lifelong Republican.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Teel is the grandson of Raley’s founder Tom Raley, and was hired at the grocery chain in 1976, after college.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 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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In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its STAR bond program since 1999.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron told me that Feinstein had played no role in the development of the app and had never downloaded it.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some talk of getting off the train and kissing the earth.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The brand-new electric locomotive will now be known as the Nancy Pelosi train.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
23 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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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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