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as in to revert
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level
in extreme circumstances, people sometimes regress to the behavior they exhibited in childhood
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as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
the annual celebration has regressed to the point where it's nothing more than an excuse to get drunk
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Recent Examples of regress
Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, just one week removed arguably the best performance of his NFL career, quarterback Tyler Huntley regressed considerably, completing roughly 61% of his passes for 227 yards.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Mat Issa, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers round out the bottom of the division, as my model expects both teams to regress from last year’s success.
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Playing behind a porous offensive line, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has regressed in his second season.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, just one week removed arguably the best performance of his NFL career, quarterback Tyler Huntley regressed considerably, completing roughly 61% of his passes for 227 yards.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
There Is Less Baggage With Buddy Hield Than Klay Thompson
Now, there is a chance that Hield is just on a heater and that his shooting cools off, the rim finishing regresses back to his past averages, and his newfound defensive vigor runs out of gas.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers round out the bottom of the division, as my model expects both teams to regress from last year’s success.
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regress
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Dan Burn has again risen to every challenge thrown at him, reverting back to central defence after Sven Botman’s anterior cruciate ligament injury.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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The New Jersey winner has until March 26, 2025, to claim the prize and if it's not claimed the unpaid prize will revert back to each participating Mega Millions jurisdictions, according to Mega Millions.Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Inspectors noted that dish racks had deteriorated with significant debris buildup.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Without timely investments in the city’s future, Pembroke Pines will surely deteriorate as some other Broward cities have.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Other veteran leaders such as Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider have had years of striking regression and both have been mentioned in trade rumors.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even with the regression, Salter was in high demand.Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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After his company was ordered to pull back, Cavazos returned alone several times to rescue missing soldiers, even though he had also been wounded.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Chargers Chargers might know playoff opponent before kickoff against the Raiders Dec. 30, 2024 Davis averaged 16 yards per punt return last year with one returned for a touchdown.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Meteorologists are raising alarms over worsening polar vortex conditions that could bring extreme cold and widespread disruptions.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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That can be particularly tricky when dealing with mental illness, which can be fluid, with a patient improving slightly one day only to worsen the next.Maya Miller, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
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John Irving, an attorney for de Oliveira, declined to comment on Cannon's ruling.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, the state’s herd sizes had been declining for years; the dairy biodigester boom may have just helped stave off further decline.Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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With the Iowa State victory, Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht was named MVP and given the task of choosing which of the three Pop-Tarts mascots — cinnamon roll, hot fudge sundae, or wild berry — would descend into the giant toaster and come out as a giant edible celebration cake.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
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In two weeks’ time, the best men’s tennis players in the world will descend on Melbourne for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the season and the first tennis milestone for 2025.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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From crumbling drainage systems to outdated technologies, urban spaces need fresh ideas and investments to keep up with the demands of modern living.Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Perpetually in search of funding, the M.T.A. has put off essential infrastructure repairs for decades, allowing century-old subway tunnels and tracks to crumble.Ana Ley, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Regress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regress. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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