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
Obviously, there are so many different distinctions between the two characters, but there is a level of age regression in each of those.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
Lafrenière’s regression came in a season in which the Rangers gave him a seven-year, $7.45 million average annual value extension, which adds to the sting.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Last season, the 35-year-old tight end showed some signs of regression.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Photo: Getty Images But revival doesn’t have to mean regression.
—Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 17 May 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
Lafrenière’s regression came in a season in which the Rangers gave him a seven-year, $7.45 million average annual value extension, which adds to the sting.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Last season, the 35-year-old tight end showed some signs of regression.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Photo: Getty Images But revival doesn’t have to mean regression.
—Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regression
reversion
Noun
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The missed projection was the result of state reversions and unanticipated growth of services for aging and disabled residents.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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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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“Regression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regression. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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