nondevelopments

noun

plural of nondevelopment
as in regressions

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  1. regressions
  2. reversions
  3. relapses
Noun
  • Instead, the team has encountered numerous significant injuries and performance regressions throughout the roster.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • That desire has fueled the growth of the group's WhatsApp chat, where more than 100 fathers swap advice on everything from sleep regressions and picky eaters to potty training and weekend activities.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Definition of regressions
Noun
  • Referred to as reversions, these should also be removed promptly.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Watch for and prune out any reversions, which are individual shoots lacking variegation.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of reversions
Noun
  • These results suggest there are potential bodily challenges associated with abstinence that contribute to relapses in alcohol use disorder.
    — Marie Doyle, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Left untreated, a Cyclospora infection can persist for weeks or even months, cycling through periods of apparent improvement followed by relapses.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of relapses
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“Nondevelopments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondevelopments. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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