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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
My mother, unable to cope with the trauma, regressed.
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Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Nikola Jovic, a Heat wing who came off the bench for Serbia in Paris, has regressed to a 27% outside shooting clip this season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Diawara’s numbers, as expected, have regressed since the minutes cut.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
At linebacker, a lead communicator and productivity is needed at a second level that regressed in 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Even so, in the time since, her sleep hasn’t regressed.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
The Panthers saw improved play from quarterback Bryce Young in his second season under Canales, but the unit’s overall production regressed in several notable categories.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Sydney Brown, the Eagles’ 2023 third-round pick, regressed after losing the training camp battle to Mukuba.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But the Huskies’ defense has regressed since then, causing a lot of the damage to the motivational poster board.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Nikola Jovic, a Heat wing who came off the bench for Serbia in Paris, has regressed to a 27% outside shooting clip this season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Diawara’s numbers, as expected, have regressed since the minutes cut.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
At linebacker, a lead communicator and productivity is needed at a second level that regressed in 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Even so, in the time since, her sleep hasn’t regressed.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
The Panthers saw improved play from quarterback Bryce Young in his second season under Canales, but the unit’s overall production regressed in several notable categories.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Sydney Brown, the Eagles’ 2023 third-round pick, regressed after losing the training camp battle to Mukuba.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But the Huskies’ defense has regressed since then, causing a lot of the damage to the motivational poster board.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regressed
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The Tigers then reverted their number to $19 million in their official filing, while Skubal and Boras filed at $32 million, based on Boras’ argument that MLB’s CBA allows for fifth-year players to compare themselves to any player in the league.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Stoutmire reverted back to his comfort factor with the Razorback staff when asked what stood out about his trip to Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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Some claimed that her mental health had deteriorated.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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The move to change the clock came after relations between the United States and Canada deteriorated.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hegseth himself earned a master’s degree from Harvard but symbolically returned his diploma in a 2022 Fox News segment.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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After a few exercises and some time on the elliptical bike, Flagg returned in the second quarter.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ongoing concerns at fire station Westwood Fire Chief Steven Lund says the recent stretch of extreme cold followed by melting snow worsened issues the department had been monitoring for years.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Kylan, who became a caddie during his sophomore year, was forced to stop playing sports and struggled with school work as his eye condition caused pain and worsened his vision.—
Corey Davis,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 Mar. 2026
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But a review of court records and other documents offers a window into how a technology project envisioned as reshaping education crumbled amid allegations of fraud.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Down by six points with 90 seconds to go in the championship game, the Wildcats crumbled under pressure at the free-throw line, Miller said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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That night, law enforcement descended on the Wondras’ property off of Redwing Street in Fruitland, not far from where Michael lived.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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When federal immigration agents descended on their city, officers deported Gabi's father, then detained her aunt.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Township officials also offered assistance during a public meeting to help address those concerns, but the university declined the help, the lawsuit alleges.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Army Corps declined to comment for this article, citing the ongoing lawsuit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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