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
Higashioka parlayed a career year with the Padres into a two-year, $12.5 million deal with the Rangers in early December, about a month before the Padres made any sort of headway on their big-league roster.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Since the rejection, both sides have made very little headway toward striking a deal, with negotiations having been on and off.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
Goodness gracious — headway has been made on some upcoming collaborations between Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie, the director shared.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 May 2025
The new shoot seems to indicate that headway is being made.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Since the rejection, both sides have made very little headway toward striking a deal, with negotiations having been on and off.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
Goodness gracious — headway has been made on some upcoming collaborations between Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie, the director shared.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 May 2025
The new shoot seems to indicate that headway is being made.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
Noun
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This, after all, has been the story of human progress.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the district claims deficit progress, its own projections show future budget holes growing — even assuming the property levy is raised to its legal cap limit each year.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Preparation for the fair begins a year in advance and is a labor of love, Gahan said.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Fire crews are battling the blaze with over 2,200 personnel, using helicopters, air tankers, and ground teams to slow its advance through steep, inaccessible terrain.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Global electricity demand is expected to double by 2050 as the world rapidly shifts toward the electrification of traditional processes.—
Matthew Dawson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As more and more people turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to assist with growing their families, a new report sheds light on just how prevalent this process has become.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The five temperance habits, along with all character development, follow a progression through five levels.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Osbourne's family — including wife Sharon and his kids Louis, Aimee, Kelly and Jack — said their final goodbyes to the rocker during an emotional funeral procession on July 30 in Birmingham, England.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The procession also visited Villa Park, BBC News reports.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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