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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
Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 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
As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Great arm and works his progressions.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 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
As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Great arm and works his progressions.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressions
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What truly sets it apart, however, is its vibrant and colorful universe, where imagination can suddenly burst onto the screen in musical-like dance sequences.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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The early retirement years are when a portfolio is most vulnerable to bad market sequences, and starting five years earlier means five more years exposed to that vulnerability.—
Jon Sabes,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The agreement reportedly also includes provisions governing future accreditation processes for major sporting events, ensuring workers will not be required to provide the same level of personal information for events such as the Super Bowl or Olympic Games.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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For example, the same antidevelopment permitting processes that hold up energy projects also stymie conservation projects and habitat restoration.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Over the course of the ensuing four-plus decades, cable jewelry -- in all its evolutions iterations -- is synonymous with the brand.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Her presence is heralded not by the sounds of howls, roars or clanking chains, but by the shutting of the door to her study, the scrape of her chair as it is pulled towards her desk, and the clanking of her type-writer keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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The skyline has changed dramatically, and mixed-use developments seem to proliferate with the same sudden abundance as mushrooms in the North Georgia mountains.—
Su-Jit Lin - For the AJC,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
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The most important developments were nuance and editing.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Every day thousands of MARTA employees show up to work at our stations, on our buses and trains, and in our facilities and offices to keep Metro Atlanta moving in a safe and secure manner.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Fans will hop on MARTA trains and buses, the city's public transportation network, walk through Centennial Park and other community spaces, and may even take a stroll down the Beltline for access to restaurants, bars and all of what the city of Atlanta has to offer.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Recent advances in Meta’s multimodal reasoning model, Muse Spark , also helped launch premium subscriptions , including Meta OnePlus and Meta One Premium.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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However, recent advances have enabled scientists to successfully target RAS, marking a shift toward more precise, personalized cancer treatments.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Progressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressions. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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