1
as in sequences
a series of things linked together
a progression of events that ended in utter disaster for the arctic explorers
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as in processes
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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as in evolutions
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 progressions
Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly.
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
If Kohl can figure out what Coleman wants out of each play, then the quarterback can move through his progressions faster.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Great arm and works his progressions.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Note that the second and third exercises contain optional progressions to make the moves even more high-impact.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
If Kohl can figure out what Coleman wants out of each play, then the quarterback can move through his progressions faster.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
As for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval, both pitchers are trending toward returning to game action but are still well behind the other three starter candidates in their progressions.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Great arm and works his progressions.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Note that the second and third exercises contain optional progressions to make the moves even more high-impact.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressions
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Cinema-goers opted to watch those thrilling sequences on the biggest and brightest screens.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fundamental processes governing brain health — genetics, neural and synaptic plasticity, and neuroinflammation — do not respect the arbitrary boundaries drawn between neurology and psychiatry.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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New media encompasses the rapid and continual evolutions in media that have created new textual experiences, new ways of representing the world, and new relationships between subjects and media technologies.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Component updates and evolutions aren't always about performance and capacity upgrades; sometimes, quality-of-life improvements can make a real difference.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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In fact, Flytrex has partnered with several other fast-food chains, including Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Kebabs to Go and El Pollo Loco.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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To address this, Cotton Incorporated collaborated with leading global researchers to quantify plastic leakage across both cotton and synthetic value chains, spanning fast fashion and more traditional apparel categories.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Most patients begin with soft foods and gradually return to a normal diet as healing progresses.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But as Notes from Underground progresses, his behavior turns from funny to pathetic to downright despicable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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California is currently unable to capitalize on these developments, even when the ideas for them come from within the state.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Orient Express, founded in 1883 and part of the Accor Group since 2022, has imbued the behemoth with the old-world glitz and glamour synonymous with its famous trains.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Morning trains typically offer gorgeous daytime views, but the evening trains may be in darkness depending on the time of year.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Talley found himself back before Lyke on Tuesday, the day after another judge had ordered Talley detained while the police shooting case advances.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Progressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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