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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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 McGonigle-Martin said families can face a frightening progression of symptoms when children develop severe complications. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 His progression remained deliberate, with no immediate plans to move him into the starting lineup. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026 Potential progression to the quarter-finals of a competition that will not define the season? — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026 There should be visibility into how progression happens, what triggers the next step and how value will be shared as the firm grows. — Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 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
  • Gauthier extended his goals streak to six games and his points streak to a career best-tying eight games with his fourth multi-goal performance during this electric sequence, including three of his four career hat tricks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Such was the most measured response to the sequence that ultimately cursed the Panthers’ Sunday evening in Bank of America Stadium.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • Colorado Department of Transportation Despite the challenges, CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew said progress is being made.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Trump’s absence on the international stage has created an opening for California governors to contrast their climate policies with the federal government’s attempts to reverse the nation’s progress.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of progress
Noun
  • His evolution in the outfield stood out after Bellinger got a glimpse of his potential playing alongside Crow-Armstrong during his first big-league call-up in September 2023, then in his 2024 rookie season.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The perpetual calendar chronograph was launched at Watches & Wonders in 2022 as the fourth-generation evolution of the original 5270 Patek introduced in 2011.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of evolution
Noun
  • When a single cell in a repeating lattice cracks or punctures, the surrounding identical cells immediately follow suit, causing a chain-reaction collapse.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • This ends with Belzagar’s companion taking an arrow to the chest, Pharazôn wounded, and one of the would-be assassins in chains.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of chain
Noun
  • But whether those ideas pan out hinges on the Loop passing the design and construction process with few holdups.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Concerns about noise, environmental impacts, and the approval process led to lawsuits and a temporary court order blocking Westlake from advancing the project's development agreement.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of process
Noun
  • Fort Worth is considering new restrictions on where and how data centers can be built, including a potential 90-day pause on new development, as residents raise concerns about the impact on their neighborhoods.
    — Erin Jones, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Dodgers looking for Miguel Rojas replacement Rojas already has begun the transition into his player development role with the Dodgers, working with prospects in the Arizona Fall League.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • On the New York to Pittsburgh round trip route, for example, baseline airfares start around 450 dollars, compared to roughly 225 dollars for train tickets and just 100 dollars for long distance bus tickets.
    — , CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Highlights include a transit ambassador program, expanding Metra weekend train service and more Pace express buses.
    — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of train
Noun
  • Announced in September, Daimler Truck's newest safety advancements include Active Cross Traffic Assist, Active Sideguard Assist 3, and improvements to its Active Drive Assist system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The successful demonstration represents more than an advancement in drone technology.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of advancement

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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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