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
The White House could also make additional headway on the economy by moving faster to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
When an instance of misconduct is alleged and the investigation begins to make some headway, the police or corrections officer might quit or retire.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Since the start of the year, the rate for the most popular mortgage product has made little headway one way or the other, moving cautiously around the upper-6% range.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Los Angeles is making some headway with its plans to stem the tide of mid-budget productions moving to other cities in America.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for headway
Editorial, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
When an instance of misconduct is alleged and the investigation begins to make some headway, the police or corrections officer might quit or retire.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Since the start of the year, the rate for the most popular mortgage product has made little headway one way or the other, moving cautiously around the upper-6% range.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Los Angeles is making some headway with its plans to stem the tide of mid-budget productions moving to other cities in America.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for headway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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The financing authority will meet at least twice a year to ensure accountability and monitor progress.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Reservations to use the all-terrain wheelchairs must be made at least four days in advance through Reserve America.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued timely forecasts and warnings in advance of Friday's catastrophic flooding in central Texas, but long-standing staffing concerns—including unfilled leadership positions—remained a source of unease among weather professionals.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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For him, the fire-building process, from gathering raw materials to starting and then watching the blaze, was the most therapeutic part.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
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For heavier jobs, use baking soda in the water to boost the cleaning process.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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These advancements can lead to better support experiences, stronger internal knowledge sharing and more responsive service.—
Marc Scheipe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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In adults, where rapid growth has ceased, the focus shifts to symptom management and pain levels, though curve progression remains a concern in certain cases.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The idea for the monthly reviews felt like a natural progression from what Hearn has learned from his experience in the world of work.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Later that morning, other Cornell on Fire activists held up a banner for students and faculty marching in the graduation procession to see.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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About nineteen minutes in, after a meditative string of A-flats, a halting procession of some two hundred and seventy-five chords begins—permutations of eight basic types, containing up to twelve notes.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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