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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
That extended catharsis led to acceptance, a journey mirrored by the album’s progression.
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Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Thompson’s progression as a ballhandler who can alleviate pressure off Cunningham won’t happen overnight.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Those who got a high dosage of AMT-130 experienced 75% less disease progression compared to people who received only the standard of care, a study press release reported.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
GLP-1s for Osteoarthritis GLP-1 drugs may slow down the progression of osteoarthritis, as evidenced by research that found that people on the drugs lost more weight and had fewer knee surgeries, compared with people not taking a GLP-1.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Thompson’s progression as a ballhandler who can alleviate pressure off Cunningham won’t happen overnight.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Those who got a high dosage of AMT-130 experienced 75% less disease progression compared to people who received only the standard of care, a study press release reported.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
GLP-1s for Osteoarthritis GLP-1 drugs may slow down the progression of osteoarthritis, as evidenced by research that found that people on the drugs lost more weight and had fewer knee surgeries, compared with people not taking a GLP-1.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
Noun
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Julian got the sequence started.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The white bare trees evoke the antlers featured in the background of this sequence from 1952's Lovely to Look At, which Duquette designed specially with Vincente Minnelli (who directed only this scene in the Mervyn LeRoy film).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Teams finishing in the top four progress directly to the quarter-finals.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tambyah says scientists are closely watching the evolution of H5 and H7 or H9, subtypes of influenza A virus, in birds and animals.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Where Vlasic fits within the Blackhawks on and off the ice has been an evolution over the last few years.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Publix spokeswoman Lindsey Willis sent the Miami Herald a statement about the supermarket chain’s decision.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The actual music files live permanently on the Arweave blockchain, while all payments are handled on the Solana chain, famously the hub of the current meme coin frenzy.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The coaching staff will use Friday’s game and next week’s match against Belize in Bridgeview, Illinois, to begin the rebuilding process.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The development process of this series has been remarkably rewarding, with Hrithik’s distinctive artistic vision and Eshaan Roshan’s dynamic energy and unwavering commitment enriching the narrative.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Diné scholar Melanie Yazzie challenges notions about the relationship between decolonization and development.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors for a Better San Diego, a group that represents mostly single-family homeowners and opposes nearby higher-density development, criticized the report for not tracking how many homes get demolished to make way for new projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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His landscapes are muddy and void, prone to sudden invasion by disturbing strangers, including the giant whale carcass that arrives on a train at the beginning of his 1989 novel, The Melancholy of Resistance.—
Walt Hunter,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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The skirt of the dress also included a short train.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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By tackling landfill methane—one of the largest contributors to global warming—the technology represents a significant advancement in reducing emissions and promoting a circular, low-carbon energy future.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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