progression

noun

prə-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce progression (audio)
Definition of progressionnext
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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Relevance
2
as in progress
forward movement in time or place our progression was slow but steady

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3
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 Injury updates Right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back spasms) has progressed to the live batting practice phase of his rehab progression, Roberts said. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 If the opening fanfares for Brat tracks served as invitations to the dance floor, Music’s crunchy progressions invite the question of where else Charli, Cook, and Keane are headed. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 July 2026 However, Cowboys sources continue to praise the progression each has made this offseason physically and in the classroom. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 The filing is backed by a Phase 3 study that showed the drug resulted in significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival over standard chemotherapy, along with delayed worsening of pain and quality of life. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for progression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
  1. sequence
  2. progress
  3. evolution
  4. chain
  5. process
  6. development
  7. train
  8. advancement
Noun
  • The most forceful argument to this end comes during a sequence in Hades, when Sinon (Elliot Page, giving the film’s best performance) essentially spits on Odysseus’s ethical and narrative framework for the world.
    — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
  • Silverstein adds that the overall tone of the third season has matured alongside its cast, from its plot to its fight sequences to its creature designs.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • Officials said there could be progress on implementation in the next month or two.
    — Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Hyuk-Woon Kwon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to France, added that while fusion energy development requires long-term patience and multi-generational cooperation, the installation milestone demonstrates steady progress.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of progress
Noun
  • The problem is that his method has no capacity for evolution.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Monsieur Boucheron could hardly have imagined the evolution of high jewelry today.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of evolution
Noun
  • Purchases allegedly made by Burke under aliases also included cadaver bags, heavy-duty laundry bags, chain saws, a shovel and a fireproof mat, Byers testified.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • The Kansas City-area chain had operated for 33 years before announcing its closure.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of chain
Noun
  • Community colleges that want to offer non-credit classes are able to move especially fast, because the approval process is less cumbersome.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But the processes, incentives and measurements in most firms stayed the same.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of process
Noun
  • The development will also include a nine-story tower with a four story garage, and four stories of office space, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Preservationists, meanwhile, worried about the impact of taller new development on Washington Avenue’s historic scale, typically running to one or two stories in most places.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • Downtown is an easy train ride away on the CTA Red Line or via express buses on Addison Street, half a block from the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023, alleging that the companies infringed on copyright by using its intellectual property to train models.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Definition of train
Noun
  • Under such an approach, negotiations would focus first on halting the production and advancement of nuclear weapons, rather than demanding the dismantlement of North Korea's existing arsenal at the outset.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Japan’s technological advancements, China continues to maintain a considerable advantage in fleet size and shipbuilding capacity.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
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