REGRESSED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

regressed

verb

past tense of regress

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 That applies the same to the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers in the East, and even the Florida Panthers with how Gustav Forsling’s game has regressed this season. —

Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Since returning to the court after a three-game absence on Thursday, James has filled his role to a T, one that has regressed production-wise with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves fully healthy and available. —

Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026 The study, which analyzed 109 of the top English-language theatrical film releases of 2025, found that racially diverse and gender diverse representation regressed despite reaching highs in previous years. —

Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 My mother, unable to cope with the trauma, regressed. —

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

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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
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