ATAVISMS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

atavisms

noun

plural of atavism

as in relapses

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Noun

These results suggest there are potential bodily challenges associated with abstinence that contribute to relapses in alcohol use disorder.

— Marie Doyle, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Left untreated, a Cyclospora infection can persist for weeks or even months, cycling through periods of apparent improvement followed by relapses.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of relapses

Noun

In addition to anniversaries, this season will also see grand returns from Monse, Sabyasachi, Thom Browne and Diane von Furstenberg, who will debut a new chapter of the beloved brand helmed by creative director Henry Zankov.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
To help extend the time before the cancer returns or progresses.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of returns

Noun

Watch for and prune out any reversions, which are individual shoots lacking variegation.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
But there are a wide range of both broken skills and weapons (go try out Sturm), and some promised updates or nerf reversions don’t seem to have happened at all.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Definition of reversions

Noun

That was a valuable lesson as the previous season, silly errors and lapses in concentration led to the side conceding goals that hamstrung their title ambitions.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The Fire has scored plenty of goals since the World Cup break, but suffered through defensive lapses, including giving up the lead late last weekend against Toronto.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of lapses

Noun

Instead, the team has encountered numerous significant injuries and performance regressions throughout the roster.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
That desire has fueled the growth of the group's WhatsApp chat, where more than 100 fathers swap advice on everything from sleep regressions and picky eaters to potty training and weekend activities.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026

Definition of regressions

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