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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
Even some of Clark’s biggest supporters are careful to consider her as a key figure in the long progression of the sport, rather than as a sui-generis phenomenon.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
And in the background of all this is the chance for progression in skills development- up and down the line.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The orchestral backing is often trite, cycling through the same progressions for what feels like minutes at a time.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.
—Arthi Rabikrisson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
And in the background of all this is the chance for progression in skills development- up and down the line.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The orchestral backing is often trite, cycling through the same progressions for what feels like minutes at a time.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Fear of failure often stifles growth and progression.
—Arthi Rabikrisson, Forbes.com, 18 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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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 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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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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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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How the technology works The process starts with the participant attempting to speak sentences shown on a screen.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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While the denaturalization process and requirements are codified into law, immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi says the memo changes how aggressively the Department of Justice plans to pursue these cases.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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However, San Jose has struggled to keep pace, with the city failing to see a single construction start last year for market-rate multi-family developments over 20 units, making the Pleasant Hills project a potential bonus should it be constructed.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The depot houses rare posters, architectural models, and artifacts from every stage of the network’s development.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Nazario's son Zackery died after unlocking a train door, climbing on top of a moving train, and turning to look at his girlfriend just as the train crossed the Williamsburg Bridge.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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Omar took a train to the Antelope Valley in late March to visit Garcia Aquino, a youth travel soccer coach with the Hurricane Valley boys soccer club in the Sylmar area.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Many who fear the advancement of technology also worry that with each advancement comes a loss of knowledge or skills: with calculators, learning math feels superfluous; with typing, good handwriting becomes a relic of the past; with transportation technology, bodies seem to atrophy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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