as in progress
forward movement in time or place
the ant was making little headway carrying a crumb that was about five times his size
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Recent Examples of headway
While its holdings certainly haven’t been forgotten about over the last few weeks, the majority of them haven’t made much headway.
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into Russia in early August, making significant headway into the Kursk region where its forces have remained.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Long the dominant maker of PC chips, Intel has lost market share to Advanced Micro Devices and has made very little headway in AI.
—Kif Leswing, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
That effort made little headway in the United States even before Washington began to show increased levels of hostility toward China and Chinese products.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into Russia in early August, making significant headway into the Kursk region where its forces have remained.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Long the dominant maker of PC chips, Intel has lost market share to Advanced Micro Devices and has made very little headway in AI.
—Kif Leswing, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
That effort made little headway in the United States even before Washington began to show increased levels of hostility toward China and Chinese products.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
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Jean-Paul Sartre once said that being human is making the idea of humanity progress.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Travelers in New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco who reserve a car seat in advance will be set up with a Nuna RAVA seat.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Events like these typically require more advance planning, giving the hosts more time to pull paper invitations together.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The complexity of navigating diverse regulations across different jurisdictions further complicates the development process.Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, algorithms are now embedded in companies and various levels of government, speeding along processes that used to be handled by humans.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In an environment of rapid technological advancement and evolving trade policies, semiconductor capital equipment companies are positioned to thrive.John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Medications for the Condition Some prescribed medications work to slow the progression of the disease.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, getting adequate doses of vitamin C has been shown to slow down the progression of clouding.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pace is often as stately as the procession of a feudal lord—the series is almost top-heavy with its immensely detailed sets and costumes.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Established in 1882, it had been led by a procession of luminaries: Hans von Bülow, Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Simon Rattle.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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