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

As the band turns one of Wonder’s ever-climbing chord progressions into a frisky funk jam, his vocals cut loose more with every chorus. — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

The 20-year-old has shown poise in the pocket, patience when going through progressions and ability to throw to receivers open anywhere on the field. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Simmons posted 252 yards and four touchdowns on 17-of-19 passing, showcasing poise in the pocket and the ability to go through progressions. — Pj Green september 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

And Beckham surged onto the 53-man roster with late camp production, while Slayton seemed to become an afterthought in quarterback progressions and targets and in usage, dressing and playing the first half of that final exhibition. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Its Learning Commons integration allows teachers to build resources around local academic standards and the learning progressions beneath them. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The first-year skipper said that both Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Strider will begin throwing progressions this week. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Rooker underwent surgery on July 17, while Clarke and Severino are in the middle of recovery progressions. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

If the opening fanfares for Brat tracks served as invitations to the dance floor, Music’s crunchy progressions invite the question of where else Charli, Cook, and Keane are headed. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 July 2026