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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 his pocket presence and movement through progressions need a lot of work.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
This approach can effectively slow disease progression and manage symptoms, even in advanced stages where the cancer has spread to the bones.
—Eric M. Strauss, ABC News, 18 May 2025
The late game lacks meaningful progression, with few new mechanics or challenges to sustain long-term engagement.
—Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
One way that people have watched the progression of such disasters was with the federal government's Billion Dollar Disaster Database.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
This approach can effectively slow disease progression and manage symptoms, even in advanced stages where the cancer has spread to the bones.
—Eric M. Strauss, ABC News, 18 May 2025
The late game lacks meaningful progression, with few new mechanics or challenges to sustain long-term engagement.
—Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
One way that people have watched the progression of such disasters was with the federal government's Billion Dollar Disaster Database.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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Establish a consistent bedtime routine: A simple sequence like bath, book, feed, lullaby, and bed can cue sleep.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Richards played all 540 minutes of Palace’s triumphant FA Cup run, a six-match sequence that included three contests against teams in the top half of the Premier League table.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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These are some of nearly 70 environmental action items identified in the Project 2025 Tracker, of which 47 are already completed or in progress less than 150 days into President Trump’s second term.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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At the same time, if the U.S. fully commits to Golden Dome, a significant amount of progress can be made in this time.—
Iain Boyd,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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The case is one of many discoveries of relatively recent biological adaptation that could upend a long-standing idea about the evolution of our species.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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With over 30 years of experience in the automotive finance industry, Franz has witnessed firsthand the evolution of vehicle ownership transitioning to leasing.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Grads react as billionaire gives them $1,000: Watch video Yelp unveils its top 25 burger chains in the US: See the list Spotify reveals predictions for 30 top songs of summer 2025: See list Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Del Taco restaurants continue to operate in Boise — including at 3205 S. Vista Ave., the store mentioned on the marquee — plus in Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell and Kuna, according to the chain’s website.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
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As the director of printing technology at Alquist 3D his videos, showing the process of 3D -homes being built, get views in the tens of millions of views.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The Panthers have trust in themselves, in their process, in their routine.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Along with the theme park itself, the development adds three Loews hotels to the resort: Stella Nova, Terra Luna, and the Helios Grand Hotel.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The city of Boise approved the development, but neighbors opposed it and filed an appeal to the Boise Design Review Commission.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
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After dinner, both trains offer live entertainment in the bar car.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The train tracks in the area run along a busy intersection with multiple lanes of traffic.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The settlement included over 4,000 Google employees in California and New York, with plaintiffs making the case that Google kept Black employees in lower-level jobs, paid them less, lowered their performance ratings and prevented Black employees from advancement.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Among the brand’s recent advancements in activewear, the StudioSmooth collection launched in February with leggings, bras, tops, a skort, biker shorts, athletic dresss and full zips.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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