as in reversion
the act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior
the regression to really childish behavior that boys often undergo when put in large groups
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Recent Examples of regression
The regression in Lawrence was largely offset by Texas Tech, which soared from unranked in October to the top 10 in February and the Elite Eight in March.
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Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
To add to the pain, Rizzo's Baseball Savant page is covered in blue, further indicating the regression from his former self.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
This can show up as guilt-tripping, the silent treatment, love-bombing, gaslighting, coercion, criticizing, isolation, helplessness, and regression.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
But Wong has shown significant regression at the plate in the early going, with just one base hit and a pair of walks to go with six strikeouts in his first 21 plate appearances.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
To add to the pain, Rizzo's Baseball Savant page is covered in blue, further indicating the regression from his former self.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
This can show up as guilt-tripping, the silent treatment, love-bombing, gaslighting, coercion, criticizing, isolation, helplessness, and regression.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
But Wong has shown significant regression at the plate in the early going, with just one base hit and a pair of walks to go with six strikeouts in his first 21 plate appearances.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regression
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The Iranians will no doubt continue to improve their missiles’ accuracy and performance, but today the missile program is perhaps less of a threat than Iran’s regional meddling or the reversion of its nuclear program back to the pre-JCPOA status quo.—
Richard Nephew,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Nov. 2017
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However, the stock is now beginning to show signs of mean reversion, suggesting a potential rebound may be underway.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Regression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regression. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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