1
as in to revert
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level
in extreme circumstances, people sometimes regress to the behavior they exhibited in childhood
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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the annual celebration has regressed to the point where it's nothing more than an excuse to get drunk
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Recent Examples of regress
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Convinced that her lover’s health was a gift for their sacrifice, Tai regresses to their wilderness cult ways, taking Van along for the ride despite her hesitance.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Other young players have experienced sudden surges of success, only to regress just as quickly.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
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Verb
But if Goldschmidt regresses again this season, the Yankees’ offense might be in trouble.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Convinced that her lover’s health was a gift for their sacrifice, Tai regresses to their wilderness cult ways, taking Van along for the ride despite her hesitance.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
But there’s plenty of room to regress and still be helpful.
—Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Other young players have experienced sudden surges of success, only to regress just as quickly.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regress
Verb
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Cosmetic risks include asymmetry, visible scars, and ribs that revert back to their original position (mainly from improper corset use, experts say).—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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When her innie reverts back to Gemma, the two enjoy a passionate kiss in the elevator before transforming into Ms. Casey and Mark S., and the intimate moment becomes awkward.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Israel-Turkey relations deteriorated in 2010 after Israeli naval commandos intercepted a humanitarian flotilla attempting to breach the blockade on the Gaza Strip.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The ministry said that due to the sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S., as well as the U.S.-China trade war, the growth outlook for both the U.S. and China will deteriorate.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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This can show up as guilt-tripping, the silent treatment, love-bombing, gaslighting, coercion, criticizing, isolation, helplessness, and regression.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
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But Wong has shown significant regression at the plate in the early going, with just one base hit and a pair of walks to go with six strikeouts in his first 21 plate appearances.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ebrard, who is sixty-five, with a fringe of graying hair, had just returned from his fifth trip to Washington in a little more than a month.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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One of those jets may also return as soon as this week, CBS News has confirmed.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The administration’s threat of tariffs on pharmaceuticals risks political backlash, worsening drug shortages and future battles over who pays.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, 92% of workers are concerned about a potential recession, and 52% foresee burnout rates worsening this year.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The hospital declined to say whether Ikner was one of their patients.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Her friend Alice is descending a dimly lit stairway.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In an era when political discourse so often descends into outrage and division — on cable news, in Congress, even in school board races — the quiet decency shown in Skokie feels all the more remarkable.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The pitching staff began to crumble beneath a lack of reliable depth.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both gentlemen were trying to win their first Green Jacket. DeChambeau crumbled while McIlroy had a rollercoaster kind of day, prevailing to win The Masters and complete the career grand slam.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Regress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regress. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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