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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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
The challenge is ongoing, because the progression of memory loss often means conversations need to be repeated, reframed or approached differently over time.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
OpenAI’s move to broaden beyond Microsoft is a natural progression – innovation thrives on openness.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
These moves follow a natural progression from one muscle group to the next.
—Gerard Hartmann, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
Over time, this can promote autoimmune disorders, contribute to disease progression and decrease longevity.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
OpenAI’s move to broaden beyond Microsoft is a natural progression – innovation thrives on openness.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
These moves follow a natural progression from one muscle group to the next.
—Gerard Hartmann, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
Over time, this can promote autoimmune disorders, contribute to disease progression and decrease longevity.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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Marshall and Flagg linked up in the first quarter for one of the best sequences the Mavericks had all night.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Education Department also measures growth by assessing progress among students at the bottom 25%.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 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,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The evolution of his team went well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet, despite his undeniable impact, Bangladesh remains a figure who often chooses substance over spotlight—a quiet architect of modern rap and R&B’s evolution.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The content creator dressed in a stunning array of jewels, a chain-style seashell dress from Paco Rabanne retailing for nearly $4,000, and a metallic purse.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beyond installing coils or rails, the process requires road resurfacing, upgraded power lines, and new grid interface points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lecholop acknowledged that the key feature of the process is removing a board elected by the community and replacing it with one hand-picked by Morath.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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And in Wednesday’s conference call to investors after posting third quarter results, Rosenfeld expressed caution in connection to where the firm chooses to source, even though the reduction in the tariff rate on China is a welcome development.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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If carried through, the changes would be a major win for Big Tech and the US, which has pushed for minimal restrictions to promote development and maintain a lead over China.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The journalists who rushed to the scene managed to jot down the names of about a dozen—the VIPs (there were three members of parliament on the train that day, which was a factor in the disaster) and a couple of servants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Desperate to help her, Katie’s exhausted parents send her to a recovery centre, forcing her and her estranged mother, Tami to board a long-distance train bound for Washington.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The massive margin of victory sets Minnesota (5-4) up well for NBA Cup advancement.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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