HEADWAYS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

Advanced combat aircraft require highly specialised components, manufacturing processes and technical expertise.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
El Sayed argued that the technology needed federal oversight, while Rogers advocated local oversight but defended the use of some surveillance processes in identifying people suspected of terrorism.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of processes

Noun

Researchers greeted the deluge of AI proofs with the mixture of alarm and curiosity that has become familiar in the wake of recent advances.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
Silicon photonics already benefits from decades of advances in semiconductor manufacturing.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of advances

Noun

Now, though, rapid advancements in PS5 emulators and other tools are making recent PlayStation titles increasingly playable on generic PCs.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
And politicians began debating whether legislation is needed to rein in an industry that is racing against China and expected to drive enormous profits and technological advancements.

— Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of advancements

Noun

As the band turns one of Wonder’s ever-climbing chord progressions into a frisky funk jam, his vocals cut loose more with every chorus.

— Jon Pareles, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The 20-year-old has shown poise in the pocket, patience when going through progressions and ability to throw to receivers open anywhere on the field.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of progressions

Noun

Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Puja, when, after several days of worship, the departure of Durga is marked by processions and the immersion of her murti in water.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
The festival features processions throughout the park and altars paying tribute to those who have died.

— Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 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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