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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
But yields regressed during the day after oil prices came off their highest levels.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Since 2024, his framing and blocking numbers have significantly regressed.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Currently sitting outside the top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking, his game has noticeably regressed over the past couple of seasons.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
His play had regressed significantly as both a passer and a running threat.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Smith’s play has regressed over the past two seasons.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The junior right-hander was a tad off her game and has regressed somewhat since her spectacular sophomore season.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Since 2024, his framing and blocking numbers have significantly regressed.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Currently sitting outside the top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking, his game has noticeably regressed over the past couple of seasons.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
His play had regressed significantly as both a passer and a running threat.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Smith’s play has regressed over the past two seasons.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The junior right-hander was a tad off her game and has regressed somewhat since her spectacular sophomore season.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regressed
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Musk is seeking to have Altman removed from the company's board, the company reverted back to a nonprofit, and have millions to be transferred to the charity arm at OpenAI.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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In 2017, Neverland Ranch was reverted back to its original name of Sycamore Valley Ranch, per Billboard.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Analysts say the White House would favor a right-wing candidate, and that a victory for either Valencia or de la Espriella would probably mean a return to closer cooperation with Washington on security policy, after relations deteriorated under Petro.—
Catherine Ellis,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Regarding their own industries, CEO assessments about current conditions and expectations in six months deteriorated since last quarter.—
Sarah Min,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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With utility man Kiké Hernandez on the IL with an oblique injury, the Dodgers also re-signed Santiago Espinal and returned him to the active roster.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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At long last, Lodo Magic returned.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Covid pandemic worsened its financial troubles.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Two worsened too quickly and the hospital lacked supply for the others, the researchers reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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As Liam Tharme explains, the strategy employed by Slot at Anfield had faltered badly, if not crumbled completely.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Ivar flattened Psycho Clown in the corner before Psycho crumbled prematurely.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In video posted from Kathmandu on Wednesday, Thrall said that the Polish climber was battling frostbite and had descended with the Sherpa guide Thrall was climbing with, leaving Hillary Dawa and him to descend together.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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British climber Chris Thrall, who had descended with Dawa Sherpa from high on the mountain, said the guide stopped briefly to rest during the difficult descent but never caught back up with the group.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Enrollment declined the past two years at DU after years of growth, Rinehart said.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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“Regressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regressed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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