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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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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
But over the weekend Cora said the rib issue wasn’t as severe as initially thought and Casas would be restarting his progression.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The progression from backyard practice with a small club to a full outing at the driving range with a real club shows just how much Wyatt’s interest in the sport has grown over the past year.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Treating aortic stenosis There are no medications to prevent aortic stenosis or slow its progression, Russo said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
There is currently no cure or treatment to stop disease progression.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The progression from backyard practice with a small club to a full outing at the driving range with a real club shows just how much Wyatt’s interest in the sport has grown over the past year.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Treating aortic stenosis There are no medications to prevent aortic stenosis or slow its progression, Russo said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
There is currently no cure or treatment to stop disease progression.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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The prosecuting attorney provided additional details to PEOPLE about the sequence of events in the murders Rodriguez admitted to in his plea.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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If the Heat had held on, if LaMelo Ball had not scored at the end, Tyler’s sequence would have gone down as one of the most dramatic in the franchise’s 38 seasons.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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But a high-level delegation from Washington that traveled to the Middle East failed to make significant progress in peace talks over the past few days.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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This instilled in me a strong sense of responsibility that every investment should be rooted in results, and progress should be tangible.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Chapel Street Historic District represents the evolution of New Haven commerce, the growth of its cultural life through the construction of its theaters and the development of urban residential styles of architecture.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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His appointment at the transatlantic company, which is owned by Tinopolis Group, reflects its evolution as a multi-platform media business with digital at its forefront as the industry increasingly drives a surge for sports content that spans broadcast, streaming and social media.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The remote chain of more than 60 islands off the tip of India, south of the Maldives, has been under British control since 1814.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some tribes, including the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma and Oneida Indian Nation in New York, have their own store chains.—
Mead Gruver,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The quota, however, is linked to a controversial separate bill to change voting boundaries, a process that could increase the number of seats in the lower house from 543 to about 850.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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With a potential shot at Ivar Stenberg or Gavin McKenna in the upcoming NHL draft, the rebuilding process continues.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Program aims to meet workforce demands This is all part of Mayor Mattie Parker's push for education and workforce development, now in its fifth year.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The company has about 150 solar projects in its North American portfolio with the bulk of those developments on fallow land, hayfields and former farmland.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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As an example, video taken in Austin showed a Waymo stop near train tracks as a train approached.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Riding on buses and trains in Seoul, Lee encountered electronic signs instructing riders on the etiquette of using public transportation.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Bay Area is home to extensive subcultures of people, many who have worked in tech, who have spent years debating, often online, whether the advancement of AI could threaten humanity.—
St. John Barned-Smith,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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