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
Yet the company still withholds granular change-logs, training-data disclosures, or per-update regression tests.
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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In this state, crucial questions regarding how Black brands will navigate such economic instability, and social regression are of the utmost importance, according to Beckham.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 20 May 2025
Later regressions often coincide with major developmental milestones—like crawling, standing, or understanding object permanence—as well as discomfort from teething.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Pate extracted a very good answer from Cristobal about UM’s defensive regression last season and what must change.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In this state, crucial questions regarding how Black brands will navigate such economic instability, and social regression are of the utmost importance, according to Beckham.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 20 May 2025
Later regressions often coincide with major developmental milestones—like crawling, standing, or understanding object permanence—as well as discomfort from teething.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Pate extracted a very good answer from Cristobal about UM’s defensive regression last season and what must change.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regression
reversion
Noun
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The result for Minnesota was a reversion to its harassing, hit-first defense.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Even if asking for rights reversion becomes more prevalent, that perk would likely be reserved for the most exceptional filmmakers.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Regression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regression. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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