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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
The 25-year-old former model told Delish that creating Cloud 23 was a natural progression in his budding culinary career.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
There's no linear progression, no checklist to complete.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
These antioxidants reduce inflammation in the arteries and protect against the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
What This Means For You Scientists are testing semaglutide for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, but the results from that study won’t be published until later this year.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
There's no linear progression, no checklist to complete.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
These antioxidants reduce inflammation in the arteries and protect against the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
What This Means For You Scientists are testing semaglutide for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, but the results from that study won’t be published until later this year.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
Noun
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Alejandro is captured playing a vinyl record in a Seventies scene before a dream sequence of the singer surrounded by women behind a red curtain, seemingly seducing him and his thoughts.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Instead, numerous Chelsea sequences of possession ended with Jadon Sancho or Pedro Neto clipping crosses towards no one in particular with Nkunku, Palmer — or both — loitering just outside the Brighton penalty area.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Democrats and Republicans can't agree on how to treat the symptom, and very little progress has been made to address the main issue.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Even Waymo, despite its extraordinary resources and progress, has yet to achieve long-term financial sustainability.—
Edwin Olson,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2025
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With that expansion comes opportunities (and predictions) for innovation and evolution in three focus areas: technological advancements, wellness and pharmaceutical research and development, and environmental sustainability.—
Corey Koffler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Why is that a bad thing — especially when those songs provided the foundation for the evolution of American music in the centuries that followed?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Denny’s is closing dozens of restaurants The American diner is closing at least 30 of its restaurants as part of the struggling chain’s plans to jumpstart growth.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Some grocery chains, including Trader Joe’s and Kroger, have placed limits on the amount of eggs shoppers can purchase in an attempt to address the shortage.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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With that being said, there are other teams that are working through the free-agent process perhaps and there could be some opportunities to have dialogue.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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Vance's trip also comes after the White House announced Stargate — a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence development in the U.S. backed by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Insiders also had the film is in early development.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Jordan Electric Light and Heating Company received four train carloads of coal yesterday and more is still coming.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Authorities were first called to Clemenceau train station at around 6 a.m. (12:00 a.m. ET) on Wednesday, said Willemien Baert, a spokesperson for the public prosecutor’s office.—
Pierre Bairin,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The foundation provides scholarships, educational assistance, and athletic guidance to children, adolescents, and young adults striving for positive advancement, according to its website.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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