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headways

noun

plural of headway

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 In heavy urban freeway congestion (the type common in California), rapid braking and short headways create chain-reaction risk. — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Three times as many routes will operate 15-minute headways compared to today, and weekend service will match that of weekdays. — 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

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Zygielbaum says his election processes won't change either way.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
In March 2025, a group of inmates filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the government of failing to follow the proper administrative processes before changing the prison policy.

— Julian Mark, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of processes

Noun

Despite more than 25 years of advances in home entertainment, nothing quite matches the tactile thrill of launching a metal ball around a wooden cabinet.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
For Griffin, that means supporting AI and building data centers in America, while also pursuing advances in nuclear energy, batteries, and robotics.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of advances

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Roseberry repurposed the outdated materials of an early aughts IT department, while McQueen’s robotic arms were borrowed from a factory where they were used to paint cars — hardly super high-tech advancements threatening species-level extinction.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
There's reason to believe research on Jonathan and other animals could lead to advancements for people, Austad said.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of advancements

Noun

Is Willis doing well enough with his progressions and decision-making?

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
But his preseason decision-making was purposeful, like a quarterback recognizing the first progression is open but choosing to go through the second and third progressions regardless.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressions

Noun

Related Articles The Parthenon Marbles, made between 447 and 432 BCE by the Greek sculptor Phidias, depict gods and processions in marble relief panels, sculptures, and friezes.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
In contrast to the busy and sometimes urbanized pilgrimage routes of Europe, or the crowded processions of the Hajj, the ancient path runs mostly through quiet forests.

— Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of processions

Noun

As fall progresses, this might be the perfect time to get away for a bit to clear your head.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
That means California residents could see periods of cooler weather as fall progresses, but the overall three-month outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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