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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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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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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
Understanding that process could lead to new strategies for controlling tau and perhaps slowing the progression of the disease.
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Alice Park, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
All of these questions remain unanswered, but perhaps this lack of plot progression is the point.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 28 Mar. 2025
Set amid the rolling slopes of the Jura, a mountainous region in eastern France, the movie traces a teenager’s progression from carefree, at times careless youth to adulthood after a life-altering tragedy.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Roese pays it forward by running a girls camp in St. Louis every summer, and has seen how the progression of the women’s game has helped support her younger sister Joy Dunne and her Ohio State Buckeyes teammate Makenna Webster, who also hails from the region.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
All of these questions remain unanswered, but perhaps this lack of plot progression is the point.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 28 Mar. 2025
Set amid the rolling slopes of the Jura, a mountainous region in eastern France, the movie traces a teenager’s progression from carefree, at times careless youth to adulthood after a life-altering tragedy.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Roese pays it forward by running a girls camp in St. Louis every summer, and has seen how the progression of the women’s game has helped support her younger sister Joy Dunne and her Ohio State Buckeyes teammate Makenna Webster, who also hails from the region.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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The extra time allowed John Wick guru Chad Stahelski to assist with upping the action working in tandem with helmer Wiseman on new sequences.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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One of the key sequences Thursday came in the eighth inning when the Sox got reliever Mike Clevinger up quickly enough to be in a position to face Mike Trout and Jorge Soler in a crucial spot.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Tariff timeline: Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war Trump says the ultimate fruits of tariffs will be worth the pain.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The success of the Ghibli meme marks a new chapter in the evolution of A.I. mimicry.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the case of Tom’s, Schaden says teams are eager partners given the chain’s ability to bring in crowds even when there isn’t an event at the venue.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The effects could ripple up the chain to textile makers and farmers as everyone seeks lower prices to save costs.—
Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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This rare fossilization process allowed researchers to examine the species’ structural features, including its soft tissue, stomach and coloration patterns.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the process of creating the hairpieces, dearest gentle readers, is more laborious than Lady Whistledown’s efforts to conceal her identity from the Ton.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Less milk means fewer essential calories and nutrients like proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, potentially hindering their growth and development.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mowing regularly and at the proper height promotes a lush, dense lawn by stimulating root growth and lateral shoot development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Americans are now taking westbound trains and trying to relocate beyond Canada.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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On a recent Sunday evening in Kanda, several Nissan workers gathered at a small bar near the train station, drinking and singing karaoke.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Chou also pointed to the importance of quantum’s advancements in the medical space.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Still remaining true to its origins, the company is propelled by technological advancements in the sportswear arena, but also cementing its place in the books with important athletic sponsorships and fashion-forward designs, including culturally relevant collaborations.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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