Synonyms of progressions

progressions

noun

plural of progression

1

as in sequences

a series of things linked together

a progression of events that ended in utter disaster for the arctic explorers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sequences
• chains
• trains
• strings
• concatenations
• consecutions
• catenations
• nexuses
• cycles
• catenae
• circles
• chain reactions
• successions
• spectra
• belts
• scales
• gauntlets
• flows
• streams
• files
• vicious circles
• rows
• rivers
• continua
• ranges
• lines
• gamuts
• queues

2

as in processes

forward movement in time or place

our progression was slow but steady

Synonyms & Similar Words

• processes
• progresses
• advances
• advancements
• processions
• goings
• marches
• passages
• flows
• headways
• leaps
• steps
• furtherances
• approaches
• streams
• onrushes
• comings
• currents
• strides
• ways
• fluxes
• arrivals
• drifts
• jumps
• bounds
• advents
• impetuses
• momenta

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressions
• recessions
• retreats
• recesses
• retrogressions
• reversals
• returns
• ebbs
• regresses
• reverses
• retractions
• refluxes
• turnarounds
• backwashes
• turnabouts
• about-faces

3

as in evolutions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolutions
• developments
• progresses
• expansions
• growths
• improvements
• advancements
• elaborations
• refinements
• emergences
• enhancements
• betterments
• perfections
• maturations
• incubations
• augmentations
• metamorphoses
• additions
• supplementations
• flowerings
• evolvements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressions
• reversions
• relapses
• retrogressions
• lapses
• regresses
• declines
• degenerations
• degradations
• declinations
• degeneracies
• decays
• devaluations
• deteriorations
• declensions
• descents
• downgrades
• backslides
• downfalls
• decadences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of progressions

John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 July 2026

In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads. — New Atlas, 21 June 2026

The games have clear progressions, cleverly edited for punchiness. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026

Both are satisfactory progressions. — Jakob Roze, Health, 16 June 2026

That was on display at times Tuesday, and over the course of the spring, Monken and offensive coordinator Travis Switzer praised Sanders for improving his footwork and ability to go through his progressions quickly. — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 June 2026

Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms. — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026

Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026

If Kohl can figure out what Coleman wants out of each play, then the quarterback can move through his progressions faster. — Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026