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
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.
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 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
Note that the second and third exercises contain optional progressions to make the moves even more high-impact.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 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
Note that the second and third exercises contain optional progressions to make the moves even more high-impact.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressions
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Granted, none of the many action sequences match the scale of those in the 2015–19 Star Wars movie trilogy.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
25 May 2026
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Principal photography is scheduled to run from September through October in Manila, with additional sequences to be shot in Brazil.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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At its core, the encyclical is a plea that AI should be used as a tool for human empowerment—rather than disempowerment—and that human dignity must remain fundamental even in a world where more and more processes are handled by AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Survivors often face multiple categories of aid, eligibility rules, documentation requirements, and appeal processes.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Speaking of workplace evolutions, the time economy is replacing the hustle economy, according to Forbes careers contributor Jasmine Browley.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This collection presents 208 artworks made during a period defined by evolutions in science, philosophy and mechanization.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Better, perhaps, to have the power to choose who can see you—a jangle of chains, a nod, a hanky, a flick of the wrist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Standouts right now include receipt-privacy cases against grocery chains, a data-breach settlement for Xfinity customers and a big Google Assistant privacy payout for people whose smart speakers or phones accidentally recorded them.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
25 May 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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However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Designed for service roles in public environments such as hotels, airports, and exhibition centers, the Walker C1 highlights UBTECH’s latest developments in humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-like mobility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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Community groups, including the East Lincoln Park Neighbors Organizing Committee, the Mid-North Association’s board and Preservation Chicago, strongly oppose the developments.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The trains would reach speeds up to 79 mph and stop in eight cities.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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More than 1,000 trains pass through daily, shuttling some 600,000 passengers onto Amtrak, NJ Transit, the subway or the Long Island Railroad.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Advance was known in the industry for a pledge that employees who weren’t in a union would have jobs regardless of economic downturns or technological advances.—
Scott Mayerowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The Riverside County Regional Cold Case Homicide Team has released new information, thanks to advances in forensic science, about a woman found dead in the open California desert in 1994, in hopes of identifying her.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Progressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressions. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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