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as in reverted
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level
in extreme circumstances, people sometimes regress to the behavior they exhibited in childhood
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as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value
the annual celebration has regressed to the point where it's nothing more than an excuse to get drunk
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Recent Examples of regressed
Three-time All-Star Miami big man Bam Adebayo, meanwhile, regressed without a fully motivated Butler at the beginning of the year — and without Butler entirely by the end of the season.
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
To make matters worse, the team’s 2024 first-round pick, wide receiver Xavier Legette, also appears to have regressed.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Still, Murder House is the brilliant anthology that convinced us to keep coming back, even after that hunger later regressed into a false hope that newer seasons could satisfy the same craving.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Arkansas regressed to 4-8 with a 1-7 SEC record in 2023 when Pittman fired his first-year offensive coordinator, Dan Enos, following a 7-3 loss to Mississippi State in October.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
Here’s a look at where Tua Tagovailoa has regressed and what analysts are saying about him.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The latter regressed in his second season in Chicago, with his sack total dropping from 12 1/5 (between Washington and Chicago) to 5 1/2.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
To make matters worse, the team’s 2024 first-round pick, wide receiver Xavier Legette, also appears to have regressed.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Still, Murder House is the brilliant anthology that convinced us to keep coming back, even after that hunger later regressed into a false hope that newer seasons could satisfy the same craving.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Arkansas regressed to 4-8 with a 1-7 SEC record in 2023 when Pittman fired his first-year offensive coordinator, Dan Enos, following a 7-3 loss to Mississippi State in October.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
Here’s a look at where Tua Tagovailoa has regressed and what analysts are saying about him.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The latter regressed in his second season in Chicago, with his sack total dropping from 12 1/5 (between Washington and Chicago) to 5 1/2.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regressed
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Even the president jumped in when the chain reverted back to its old logo.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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After much complaining, Bungie reverted some nerfs like hampering the hyper-efficient Solo Ops farm.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, as Ozzy's health deteriorated, the project shifted into a film instead.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stone, brick and window work has deteriorated.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Redshirt sophomore Boen Phelps picked off Swann early in the fourth quarter and returned the ball for a 33-yard score, going untouched just as McCoy did.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Format returned after nearly 20 years The audience reached a fever pitch with the simple introduction, as Ruess (who went on to form the Grammy-winning band fun.—
Josh Chesler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thompson said the lending skew will ultimately create worsened housing markets.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The data, together with interviews with public health experts, underscore that skepticism around the COVID-19 vaccine has seeped into broader attitudes toward immunization, worsened by the spread of misinformation and disinformation.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Bryant’s body has crumbled.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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When that didn't work, Cincy crumbled.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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As the two soldiers descended the elevator to the three art vaults, escorted by the bank manager, neither Madame Matisse nor Marguerite was present.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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The path into the cave descended steeply, and the ceiling lowered so that everyone had to bend and then squat.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The carmaker may announce in the coming weeks about $5 billion in fresh money on top of a similar amount earmarked earlier in the year, said the people, who declined to be identified discussing information that’s not public.—
Gabrielle Coppola,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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But overall crime has declined, including a 30% drop in homicides, the mayor’s office said.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Regressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regressed. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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