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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
Similar concerns have been raised about the drugs influencing teenagers’ height and progression of puberty.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
Researchers believe that the effects of a low-sodium diet on blood pressure play a significant role in slowing the progression of CKD.8
Diabetes: A low-sodium diet may help prevent diabetes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
From potentially interfering with nutrition to inhibiting the natural progression of a child's food preferences, there are various reasons why some experts warn against over-reliance on baby food pouches as children age.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
My mother was a playwright, and writing music for theatre was a natural progression as a budding musician.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
Researchers believe that the effects of a low-sodium diet on blood pressure play a significant role in slowing the progression of CKD.8
Diabetes: A low-sodium diet may help prevent diabetes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
From potentially interfering with nutrition to inhibiting the natural progression of a child's food preferences, there are various reasons why some experts warn against over-reliance on baby food pouches as children age.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
My mother was a playwright, and writing music for theatre was a natural progression as a budding musician.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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The household is barely making ends meet in the series’ opening sequence, and after Jean’s disappearance, the siblings are cruelly separated by the British bureaucratic state.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The test, developed at the University of California, San Francisco, extracts the DNA and RNA from a sample of blood, tissue or body fluid, and then sequences the genetic material and compares the sequences to a vast database of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see what matches up.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have made some progress with thinning and prescribed burns in forests, but much more needs to be done after decades of fire suppression has allowed too much dead wood and brush to build up, especially with climate change increasing temperatures, Stephens said.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters have made great progress since then, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said Monday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To him, bringing that artifice into focus illuminates how the evolution of belief systems across history have come to obfuscate an ancient truth: that beneath it all, the one true religion is control.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Experts say the rapid evolution of AI and a lack of regulation is cause for concern.Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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Their cutbacks on spending forced a reckoning among restaurants, with fast-food brands like McDonald’s leaning into value menus and full-service chains like Red Lobster embarking on ambitious makeovers.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Taco Bell has been proactive in using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram (META) to engage with users, and the Tex-Mex chain has even gone so far as to let customers vote through the Taco Bell app on which menu items should make a comeback.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Was that the same process for the movie? Same process.James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Managing osteoporosis is a long-term process that requires ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Studies have shown the positive effect that strength training can have on healthy bone development in kids, leading to a lower likelihood of fractures.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The mayor also said the city is excited and proud of the $200 million in long-term investments that are expected to drive economic development and provide other benefits for residents.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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After five seasons of ranching, family drama, and more than a few trips to the train station, Yellowstone is preparing to launch its final episodes.Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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After being evacuated out of London on a train with other children for safekeeping, George immediately runs away and perilously heads back home to his munitions worker mom, Rita (Saoirse Ronan), and musical grandfather Gerald Hanway (Paul Weller of The Jam).Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Upskilling teams in quantum technology will position your company to capitalize on future advancements.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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