nonprogressive

Definition of nonprogressivenext

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Recent Examples of nonprogressive Of those breast cancers overdiagnosed, about a third were nonprogressive, or small tumors that wouldn’t have caused problems, senior author Ruth Etzioni, a biostatistician at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, says in a video. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Mar. 2022 One by one, internees abase themselves before 60 of their fellow prisoners, repenting of their errors in thinking and their nonprogressive religious practices. James E. Person Jr., National Review, 17 Sep. 2020 Despite Evans’ decidedly nonprogressive policy positions, Jones has become one of her biggest supporters in the Democratic gubernatorial campaign. Jason Johnson, The Root, 1 Sep. 2017 Yes, perhaps the last hope to problematize fascistoid nonprogressive edges, so to speak, is to reterritorialize the oppositional vernaculars. Rebecca Schuman, Slate Magazine, 26 Jan. 2017 Precautionary principle againt GMO doesn't mean inventions= bad, just LARGE SCALE, nonprogressive IRREVERSIBLE modifications to the planet. Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonprogressive
Adjective
  • Democrat Alicia Halvensleben, president of the city’s Common Council, defeated Republican Scott Allen, one of the most conservative members of the state Assembly.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Her ascent is not pulling conservative media in a single direction so much as forcing a sorting mechanism.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Using a conventional electric trimmer would cause tiny hairs to float around in microgravity, which would be a mess.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The approach highlights the potential for integrated, circular systems where multiple waste streams are transformed into valuable products, offering a more sustainable alternative to conventional recycling techniques.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Ver had initially gone the orthodox route of hiring tax attorneys from a prestigious law firm, Steptoe.
    Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Despite the revolving door of presidents, Peru’s economy has been stable over the past decade, with governments sticking to orthodox economic policies that include modest fiscal spending, while international companies have been encouraged to invest in areas like mining and infrastructure.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But every so often there comes a day that is so different—so unusual—so spectacular that its happening can only be chalked up to old-fashioned, knee-slapping good luck.
    Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The researchers spent almost two years analyzing the drone footage, applying machine learning in combination with good, old-fashioned field biology.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Officials bemoaned overlapping rules, slow approvals and rigid policies that have complicated rebuilding efforts while burying survivors in paperwork.
    Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The answer often lies in focusing less on rigid roles and more on adaptability.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Nonprogressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonprogressive. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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