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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
Although osteoarthritis is often described as wear and tear of the joints, inflammation plays an important role in its progression.
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Caitlin Beale,
Health,
29 June 2026
Vitello said Bader has made progress with his running progression but doesn’t have a ballpark estimate as to when the center fielder could start a rehab assignment.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
There’s also half a dozen defensive players whose game needs to mimic Paul’s progression for Jeff Hafley’s first Dolphins defense to look respectable.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Story has been ramping up his own progression and began taking groundballs in the infield this week.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Caitlin Beale,
Health,
29 June 2026
Vitello said Bader has made progress with his running progression but doesn’t have a ballpark estimate as to when the center fielder could start a rehab assignment.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
There’s also half a dozen defensive players whose game needs to mimic Paul’s progression for Jeff Hafley’s first Dolphins defense to look respectable.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Story has been ramping up his own progression and began taking groundballs in the infield this week.
—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman both tagged and advanced on the sequence, putting runners on second and third for Suzuki.
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The companies getting this right ensure that marketing, R&D and operations work from the same consumer truth at the same time so that what consumers need and what the business can brilliantly deliver are answered together, not in sequence.
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The new vessel will continue to track that progress, officials said.
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September 23 – October 22 Where can balance invite honest progress?
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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.
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The exhibition offers an immersive look at the Italian jeweler’s evolution since its founding in Milan in 1967, tracing how the brand reshaped contemporary jewelry through innovative design, craftsmanship, color and advertising while championing women who buy jewelry for themselves.
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His cuffs and chains were removed and a few minutes later he was pronounced dead, according to the family.
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The federal government is suing 99 Ranch Market, alleging the nation’s largest Asian supermarket chain is discriminating against employees who are not Chinese.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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After nine years playing in the majors, Hoffman took up coaching in the Dodgers’ minor league farm system, splitting time between managing and coordinating field instruction for player development.
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Georgia leads the nation in data center development, and the surge in construction of such power-hungry computing campuses has put pressure on utilities to supply enough electrons to power them.
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They are already used in technologies such as quantum computers, MRI scanners, fusion reactors, and maglev trains.
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And one of the state’s two railroads, the White Pass & Yukon Route, has recently been named one of the most beautiful train journeys in North America.
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The ratings draw on data from millions of actual workers, in postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and other sites that illustrate patterns in pay, retention and advancement.
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Here is a list of the inventions and innovations, business advancements and manufacturing achievements our state pioneered in the past 250 years.
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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