NONDEVELOPMENT Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

nondevelopment

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Definition of nondevelopment

as in regression

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Recent Examples of nondevelopment The Wizards somehow still haven't hired a replacement for former president Ernie Grunfeld, a nondevelopment that hangs over this pick. — Ben Golliver, courant.com, 18 June 2019 The Wizards somehow still haven’t hired a replacement for former president Ernie Grunfeld, a nondevelopment that hangs over this pick. — Ben Golliver, The Denver Post, 18 June 2019

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Noun

But in the years since, turnover at defensive coordinator, age, injuries and free-agent departures have led to the regression of the unit.

— Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 July 2026
The researchers performed regression analysis to isolate these variables.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of regression

Noun

This book is all about the fight to stem the tide of retrogression.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2025
Visa retrogression might become more of an issue for Indian and Chinese applicants who invest under the high-unemployment category due to its more limited availability.

— Sam Silverman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Definition of retrogression

Noun

The tradwife trend is controversial in that it is seen by some as a rejection of feminism and a reversion to a seemingly simpler time.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026
No photos have been revealed yet for next year’s release, but the reversion to the name Super Freak suggests the original details should return as well.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

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