as in reversion
the act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior
the regression to really childish behavior that boys often undergo when put in large groups
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Recent Examples of regression
Through it all Spencer was unusually transparent about the regressions, posting updates on Facebook, apologizing profusely and pleading for patience.
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
Something in the album's earnest, raw performances and uncomplicated construction could perhaps note a regression back to the purest immediate honesty.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 28 June 2025
The array of meditative healing rituals and energy sessions, such as a medicine wheel ceremony, aura photography, past life regression session, hypnosis, and reiki, takes full advantage of local Sedona experts in these areas.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Justin Edwards, Sixers: A pleasant surprise as an undrafted rookie in Philadelphia’s otherwise disastrous 2024-25 season, Edwards’ summer league was a major regression.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
Something in the album's earnest, raw performances and uncomplicated construction could perhaps note a regression back to the purest immediate honesty.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 28 June 2025
The array of meditative healing rituals and energy sessions, such as a medicine wheel ceremony, aura photography, past life regression session, hypnosis, and reiki, takes full advantage of local Sedona experts in these areas.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Justin Edwards, Sixers: A pleasant surprise as an undrafted rookie in Philadelphia’s otherwise disastrous 2024-25 season, Edwards’ summer league was a major regression.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regression
reversion
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But resisting a reversion to the baseline aggression when matches get stressful has remained a big challenge for Świątek.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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And for mean reversion traders, that’s exactly the kind of set-up that gets us interested.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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“Regression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regression. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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