1
as in sequence
a series of things linked together
a progression of events that ended in utter disaster for the arctic explorers
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2
as in progress
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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3
as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
that civilization's gradual progression from simple bartering to a complex economy and monetary system
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Recent Examples of progression
This helps ease the congestion and is great for progression.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Rieder’s progression in total points (0.75 to 1.4 year over year) showed outstanding growth, mostly due to additional power-play time.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Changes in federal incentives have real power to shift the progression of renewable energy in the U.S., especially when combined with tariffs that could stifle companies’ international relationships and supply chains.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Towards the end, Dr. Stillman becomes Leslie’s boyfriend, to which Gary congratulates Leslie for the nice, fast progression of the ship because Capricorns put extra effort and TLC into love.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Rieder’s progression in total points (0.75 to 1.4 year over year) showed outstanding growth, mostly due to additional power-play time.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Changes in federal incentives have real power to shift the progression of renewable energy in the U.S., especially when combined with tariffs that could stifle companies’ international relationships and supply chains.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Towards the end, Dr. Stillman becomes Leslie’s boyfriend, to which Gary congratulates Leslie for the nice, fast progression of the ship because Capricorns put extra effort and TLC into love.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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In just one transporting sequence that’s almost too much to take in, Coogler traces a line from the blues of the 1930s back to its origins and forward to its influences on funk and beyond.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This detonation will spew material at the other white dwarf, triggering the same devastating sequence.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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How the condition originates, progresses, and responds to treatment can also vary a good deal among people.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
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This evolution highlights the need to reimagine traditional processes—not simply digitize existing ones—so that AI becomes a proactive partner in decision-making and everyday operations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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News of the evolution of an already perilous threat that can bypass 2FA protections that both Google and Microsoft have in place is, therefore, naturally of huge concern.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tax Day is coming this week and restaurant chains across the country are offering customers freebies and discounts to celebrate the occasion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The theater chain announced on social media that the special screenings will take place on Sunday, April 20.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The process continues until a candidate receives two-thirds of the vote, per USCCB.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in federal court, came after the company backed out of a permitting process required under local zoning laws that would have put the ICE proposal through several rounds of scrutiny at public meetings.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer Desiree Mathurin covers growth and development for The Charlotte Observer.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fans still go crazy for Braun Strowman’s running train attack.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority of those from San Diego were sent by train to the Santa Anita racetrack in Los Angeles County, a holding place for thousands being relocated from around Southern California.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The announcement marks the first advancement toward a full agreement that was thrown into jeopardy by rounds of tense talks and Zelensky's disastrous White House visit in February.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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