1
as in sequence
a series of things linked together
a progression of events that ended in utter disaster for the arctic explorers
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2
as in progress
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
that civilization's gradual progression from simple bartering to a complex economy and monetary system
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Recent Examples of progression
There is no cure for ALS, but there are medications and forms of physical therapy to slow the progression.
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 13 June 2025
Slezak ultimately played Viki for more than 2,600 episodes across five decades, charting her progression from the young manager of the Banner newspaper to the series' foremost matriarch.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
It’s also intertwined with organs like the liver, the pancreas and fat tissue, and implicated in the progression of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
This study gave the drug before scans showed progression.
Women who had camizestrant went 16 months before their tumors progressed, compared with 9.2 months for women who stayed on the standard therapy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 13 June 2025
Slezak ultimately played Viki for more than 2,600 episodes across five decades, charting her progression from the young manager of the Banner newspaper to the series' foremost matriarch.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
It’s also intertwined with organs like the liver, the pancreas and fat tissue, and implicated in the progression of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
This study gave the drug before scans showed progression.
Women who had camizestrant went 16 months before their tumors progressed, compared with 9.2 months for women who stayed on the standard therapy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Since the 1960s, monthly pay has stood in France—and in much of the world—as a symbol of stability and social progress.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The 1925 Scopes Trial, for example, was associated with a chilling effect on library holdings related to evolution.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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The tech giants’ interest underscores the fierce competition for AI talent in what some believe will be the next major evolution of the internet.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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The chain also announced a new Chipotle Hash Brown Wake-Up Wrap is joining the menu.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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In the latest twist, Shooter McGavin (the rival to Sandler’s Happy) gets to be the official spokesperson for the Happy Gilmore Meal, which is an actual offering going on sale at the chain later this summer.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Access to state-of-the-art textile manufacturing equipment is necessary to help improve processes at the nation’s plants, both in order to drive efficiency and cost-competitiveness.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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Only use tools and sites that support the secure Login With Amazon authentication process.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This is how modern software development should function.—
Dan Rogers,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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There’s also not much being made about Canales year 2 development of everyone not named Bryce Young.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The iconic train station is in Beverly Shores, so ordinarily that would be where the district would be located.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Located a few blocks from the Morgan Library and the 6 train and about three crosstown blocks from Herald Square’s many subway lines.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
17 June 2025
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The sooner Allen started the clock on his second and third contracts, the quicker the agents could make their coveted return on investments paid in the form of pre-draft training and, in some instances, money advancements before the prospects had played an NFL down.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Regardless of the advancements in health from AI, Radeva said the human element will still be necessary..—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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