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
His effort with Putin to arrange a peace on favorable terms for the Russians had made so much headway with the Americans.
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Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
During a brief break from touring at the beginning of March, Colonel wrote to Tom Diskin, clearly disheartened by his inability to make any headway with Neal.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
But even with the threat of possibly lower oil sales to nations like India and China, which are the world’s top purchasers of Russian oil, reports on Tuesday suggested that Witkoff’s last-ditch effort to talk peace with Putin is not expected to make much, if any, headway.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
On Niccol’s second earnings call, which was for Starbucks’ fiscal 2025 first quarter, the company touted some headway on its initiatives, even as its financial performance was, expectedly, still a drag.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 July 2025
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Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
During a brief break from touring at the beginning of March, Colonel wrote to Tom Diskin, clearly disheartened by his inability to make any headway with Neal.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
But even with the threat of possibly lower oil sales to nations like India and China, which are the world’s top purchasers of Russian oil, reports on Tuesday suggested that Witkoff’s last-ditch effort to talk peace with Putin is not expected to make much, if any, headway.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
On Niccol’s second earnings call, which was for Starbucks’ fiscal 2025 first quarter, the company touted some headway on its initiatives, even as its financial performance was, expectedly, still a drag.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
Noun
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Put a fire under the slow-moving progress of Chicago’s consent decree.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the surface, this looks like progress, a streamlined experience where convenience reigns supreme.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The main advances came under Gustavo Alfaro and Sanchez, who many saw as slightly unfortunate to lose his job in the wake of the 2024 Copa America.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Multiple drivers fueling cost surge Some of the increases are due to advances in medical science.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cubie Hernandez, the organization’s chief technology and learning officer, said the goal is to help families have confidence during the mortgage process while pushing the industry to modernize.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study demonstrated the varied progression of the disease among different individuals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Before their procession Saturday, the pilgrims gathered for a Mass in the Gesù church held by a senior Italian bishop, Francesco Savino.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The vision of Buckley as its leader that emerges from his narrative is one not of a commanding general but of a baton twirler at the head of a long procession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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