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
But there are several other factors contributing to the team’s offensive regression during the past 12 months.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
But of course, there’s another way of looking at it—as a huge, patriarchal regression.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2025
Sutton is facing regression, which is why his current pace of 60 catches for 570 yards is worth noting.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Regardless of who starts, expect some regression from a Boston defense that ranked top-four in the NBA in each of the last four seasons.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
But of course, there’s another way of looking at it—as a huge, patriarchal regression.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2025
Sutton is facing regression, which is why his current pace of 60 catches for 570 yards is worth noting.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Regardless of who starts, expect some regression from a Boston defense that ranked top-four in the NBA in each of the last four seasons.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regression
reversion
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The Biden administration completed the reversion to a Cold War frame, declaring a global divide between democracies and autocracies, with China and Russia reprising their roles as principal foes.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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That prompted the Gusman heirs to reclaim ownership of the property, arguing that a reversion clause in the deed had been triggered when the MPA stepped back from managing the building.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Regression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regression. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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