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
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.
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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
Expanding your team, shouldering more projects, and growing your office space may seem like natural progressions for a successful studio—but AD100 designer Miles Redd believes that accruing too much overhead can actually be stifling.
—Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
This is not complicated or challenging music, and at times the chord progressions are simple enough to make one yearn for a bit more spikiness.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
And the Rams were able to make some adjustments later in the game, either with running backs picking up pressures or Stafford going through his progressions faster.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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
Expanding your team, shouldering more projects, and growing your office space may seem like natural progressions for a successful studio—but AD100 designer Miles Redd believes that accruing too much overhead can actually be stifling.
—Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
This is not complicated or challenging music, and at times the chord progressions are simple enough to make one yearn for a bit more spikiness.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
And the Rams were able to make some adjustments later in the game, either with running backs picking up pressures or Stafford going through his progressions faster.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressions
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Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complications ensue when the Marines invade the island, resulting in battle sequences with lots of pyrotechnics.—
Jeffrey Miller,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to coverage from Time, dark showering combines three separate physiological processes.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Building departments that struggled with outdated manual processes now offer technology solutions that benefit everyone.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Winning across 20 seasons — through rules changes, car evolutions, team dynamics and the physical toll of the Cup Series grind — is something else.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The evolutions of these orders through their Big Cycles were almost all driven by essentially the same cause/effect dynamics.—
Ray Dalio,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The rash often starts with small red spots and progresses to blisters that become scabbed over, the CDC says.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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As Harmon play progresses, present day and past are constantly moving in and out of the same Paris apartment.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is a risk the BOJ might unintentionally fall behind the curve, one policymaker noted, as second-round effects and a rise in underlying inflation stemming from overseas developments are more likely to emerge.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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This post has been updated with additional developments.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Special late-night trains depart about an hour after each show on each day of the music festival.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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If only the trains could run on time.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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If El-Sayed advances with Piker's support, the party will face continued pressure to engage with him, some analysts predict.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While none of the commodities are traded as widely as oil, the surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could end up restricting production of the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Progressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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