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
Talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza and free the remaining hostages have appeared to make little headway, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as the clock runs down on the Biden administration’s remaining days to reach an agreement on a cease-fire.
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Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Google has made some headway since then, but the makeup of its leadership has not changed dramatically.
—Gqlshare, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
But even with LaVine playing the most efficient basketball of his career, the Bulls couldn’t make any headway in the Eastern Conference — a stagnancy Donovan knew couldn’t last.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
And the performances are turned up to the level of high intensity without much emotional headway.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Google has made some headway since then, but the makeup of its leadership has not changed dramatically.
—Gqlshare, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
But even with LaVine playing the most efficient basketball of his career, the Bulls couldn’t make any headway in the Eastern Conference — a stagnancy Donovan knew couldn’t last.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
And the performances are turned up to the level of high intensity without much emotional headway.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
Noun
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Learning the art and science of how to keep these boats stable is a work in progress.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Mediators are trying to reach confidence-building steps between the sides, but there is no significant progress yet, according to the official who had no authorization to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity about the negotiations.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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These services are advertised well in advance and provide a moment of reflection before the day’s exuberant celebrations get underway.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Federal law requires agencies to notify states generally 60 days in advance when laying off 50 or more people, so that states can jump into action.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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For Sophie, the process of preparing for each episode was as crucial as the shoot itself.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, defended the selection process when economist Peter Schiff questioned XRP's inclusion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Many leaders in the AI industry and members of the Trump administration have framed America’s dominance in AI advancements as a matter of national security, comparing it to a high-stakes arms race.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2 Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two consecutive winning seasons that include a 2023 World Series appearance and the progression of several key prospects have brought the Diamondbacks to a point where continued success is expected.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies, that attack scorched the refinery’s primary oil procession unit.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Looking ahead, Ash Wednesday on March 5 marks the beginning of Lent, leading to Holy Week and Easter on April 20, a period traditionally marked by outdoor processions and prayer services.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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