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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2
as in processes
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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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
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Recent Examples of progressions
The aim at Anfield was always success but small progressions would have been accepted, considering Liverpool had been only the fourth-best team in the Premier League under his predecessor Gerard Houllier.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The protection gave Mahomes ample time to work through his progressions regularly, resulting in at least one reception for nine different pass-catchers.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
More Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Chicago revamped its offensive line during the offseason in order to give Williams more room and time to roam around and go through his progressions.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The protection gave Mahomes ample time to work through his progressions regularly, resulting in at least one reception for nine different pass-catchers.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
More Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Chicago revamped its offensive line during the offseason in order to give Williams more room and time to roam around and go through his progressions.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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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There’s not a lot of action sequences.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
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Safdie shoots the table tennis sequences with breathtaking vigor, often capturing Chalamet dominating matches in long, single takes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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But now, a new study in the journal Science has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily circumvent those biosafety processes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fraud is a constant challenge with immigration processes, and so interviews are meant to help officers make an informed decision as to the qualifications of an individual for a visa.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Supergiant’s first-ever sequel is a celebration of its predecessor, a cornucopia of additions, evolutions, and maximalist fan service that still manages to tell its own worthy story — and plenty of it.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Ideas, challenges, evolutions—every day, month and year holds something new.—
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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If the defense plays high coverage to take the deep ball away, the Buckeyes can throw it short and move the chains.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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While several supermarket chains and independent stores sell Scott & Jon’s pasta and seafood dishes, as of Sunday morning, Publix and Walmart were the major chains that announced on their websites they were hit by this recall.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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As quantum computing progresses, quantum-resistant encryption will become increasingly important for protecting the sensitive information created by smart cities.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Of course, due to all of these developments, everyone finally knows that the man who kidnapped Sam and stole the dope is Robbie Pendergrast.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The developments were revealed during the curtain call for Saturday Night Live‘s Season 51 premiere, which featured many of the same faces as the one for the Season 50 finale — including Bad Bunny front and center as host of the premiere after serving as musical guest at last season’s finale.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then came some tops and skirts in bulbous shapes — a clear nod to the cocoon silhouette that cemented Balenciaga in fashion history — as well as textured dresses, some with exaggerated trains that billowed with each step.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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To see the longest glowing debris trains, set your gaze 40 degrees above the radiant after allowing your eyes to adjust to the dark for 30 minutes.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the end the project fizzled; publishers weren't excited and the advances mentioned would never pay for all our globetrotting.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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There is, however, no shortage of worthy scientific advances from which the Nobel Prize committees can pick.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Progressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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