retrogresses

present tense third-person singular of retrogress
as in returns
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level the quality of research at the university lab has begun to retrogress since the massive budget cuts went into effect

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Verb
  • Run Hide Fight filmmaker Kyle Rankin returns as writer-director.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After getting back on track last season, Bryce Young returns at quarterback for Carolina and will be backed up by the experienced Kenny Pickett.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • The school is owned by the city of Pembroke Pines, and a lease says the property reverts back to the city in 2037.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • As light can selectively target the fluid, scientists were able to print microscopic conductive patterns that completely vanish once exposed to open air, which reverts the gel back into non-conductive liquid clusters.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
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“Retrogresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrogresses. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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