as in processes
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 headways
Three times as many routes will operate 15-minute headways compared to today, and weekend service will match that of weekdays.
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Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Braidwood admits there were also business headways, which in many ways, were affected by the safety concerns and AI unknowns.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Braidwood admits there were also business headways, which in many ways, were affected by the safety concerns and AI unknowns.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headways
Noun
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However, the experiment can't tell if the chemicals come from ancient Martian life or non-biological geological processes.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Positioned to capture a massive untapped market, Autonomous Alfie brings automation to complex manufacturing processes that require a delicate touch and high adaptability.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The law also required advances in aviation technology to be included in the annual transportation work program.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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There continues to be meaningful advancements in the fight against [Glioblastoma], and that fight needs all of us.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If Kohl can figure out what Coleman wants out of each play, then the quarterback can move through his progressions faster.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Coeur d’Alene hosted funeral processions for Morrison and Harwood last July.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The desire to merge audiences — younger viewers for the mainstream news groups and broader audiences for the digital upstarts — is at the crux of many of these new agreements, which are expected to get more ambitious as time progresses.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Investigating and addressing this crucial connection could be the key to saving millions of men’s lives by intervening before cardiovascular disease develops or progresses.—
Denise Asafu-Adjei,
STAT,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Headways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headways. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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