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
Countries in Europe have made major headway in building wind power plants and powering the grid with cleaner energy.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
In recent days, Haitian police, Kenyan police and a government task force using explosive drones have made some headway in trying to reclaim parts of downtown Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Detroit Red Wings When respect is earned, respect is given, and the Red Wings are finally making meaningful headway by the model.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The headway here has been encouraging, and all signs suggest his pivot back to embracing the wholesale channel and focusing on innovation instead of relying too heavily on classics is working.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
In recent days, Haitian police, Kenyan police and a government task force using explosive drones have made some headway in trying to reclaim parts of downtown Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Detroit Red Wings When respect is earned, respect is given, and the Red Wings are finally making meaningful headway by the model.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The headway here has been encouraging, and all signs suggest his pivot back to embracing the wholesale channel and focusing on innovation instead of relying too heavily on classics is working.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
Noun
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These tradeoffs become unavoidable, leading to arguments, frustration and eventually, some progress.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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That progress matters, and it should not be taken for granted.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The comment was notable because presumably Clark wouldn’t have advance knowledge of a forthcoming legal action.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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To participate in the run, residents sign up in advance and pay a fee to assist with transportation and organization of stops on the run.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Many of the hospital’s patients who were accompanied by ICE agents over the last month or so came in after being injured while in custody or during the process of being detained, the doctor said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over the past several weeks, Israel has launched a contentious land regulation process that will deepen its control in the occupied West Bank.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the bill’s advancement was not cause for celebration among the food security advocates who have been calling for state funds to cover the cost of school meal copays for years.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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After reporting Rotter, Walker said he was subjected to racial harassment and a hostile working environment, including being denied overtime, training and advancement opportunities, according to court filings.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Slow progression over several weeks, months and even years.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Over a bruising 11-day period, what was beginning to look like a procession towards a first league title in 22 years was now far less certain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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After that mass led by Cardinal Blaise Cupich, hundreds spilled into the streets for a brief march and procession through the streets of Melrose Park.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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