1
as in sequences
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 processes
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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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
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Recent Examples of progressions
In past discussions, Asimov had employed the apt analogy of examining the elemental motion of gasses, where movements of each individual molecule is nearly impossible to predict, but taken as a whole its progressions and paths can be charted out across inconceivable oceans of time.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
His solo music is much more guitar-forward, all math rock freakouts and intricate chord progressions.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
The song was part of his Catching Chickens EP and landed him on NPR’s 2024 Best Songs of the Year with its complex time signatures and futuristic chord progressions.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
However, Nussmeier shows outstanding command with the balance in his footwork while working his progressions and making an accurate throw to the sideline.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
So Sanders’ and Dart’s progressions always will be monitored and compared both inside and outside the Giants’ facility.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
His solo music is much more guitar-forward, all math rock freakouts and intricate chord progressions.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
The song was part of his Catching Chickens EP and landed him on NPR’s 2024 Best Songs of the Year with its complex time signatures and futuristic chord progressions.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
However, Nussmeier shows outstanding command with the balance in his footwork while working his progressions and making an accurate throw to the sideline.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
So Sanders’ and Dart’s progressions always will be monitored and compared both inside and outside the Giants’ facility.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressions
Noun
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The two-minute trailer showcases action sequences, romance and family dynamics across multiple storylines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of the film’s visual sequences are reconstructions of the experiences of the Palestine Red Crescent staff who were working in their West Bank office at the time.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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United’s decade-plus of footballing dysfunction owes a partial debt to hiring processes that can make sense in the moment, but leave head coaches overexposed.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The two processes provide the robot with real-time spatial awareness that adapts to any object without prior training.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ali Alkhafaji, chief AI and technology officer at Omnicom Precision Marketing Group, says the past year has felt like a front-row seat to one of the fastest evolutions in technology he’s ever witnessed.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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One of those evolutions within crypto space has been leveraged funds, which provide double or triple exposure to individual digital currencies, such as the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP), which provides double exposure to Ripple's XRP.—
Afshan Musani,Meredith Mutter,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Now, Russia’s and Ukraine’s Soviet-era tanks rumble across the battlefield covered in anti-drone nets and spikes, dangling chains and unwieldy cages.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tyla also wore coordinating chains around her waist, which dropped with gold medallion charms in numerous tiers.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As your career progresses and your needs change, some relationships may naturally fade while new ones emerge.—
Sherry Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the filming progresses, Ben begins to suspect the filmmakers may have ulterior motives as a secret from his past threatens to resurface.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bungalow will publish ten digital editions a year, with subsequent updates on the developments, narratives, and tidbits that shake out after the reporting.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of the many developments since the Texas Rangers won their World Series, one that is both impressive and confounding is the state of the Silver Star Boot series.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sight of troops with weapons patrolling sidewalks, boarding trains and standing post outside coffee shops has now spread from the nation’s second-largest city to the nation’s capital.—
Eric Chastain,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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After all, the price for unlimited, nationwide travel on JR trains was roughly the same as a roundtrip ticket between Tokyo and Osaka, so just about any tourist venturing beyond the capital could save money.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The main advances came under Gustavo Alfaro and Sanchez, who many saw as slightly unfortunate to lose his job in the wake of the 2024 Copa America.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Multiple drivers fueling cost surge Some of the increases are due to advances in medical science.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Progressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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