1
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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2025
The 6-foot-4 UCLA product has regressed athletically this season, but was an imperative, galvanizing force that helped take Boston over the championship hump last season.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
When revenues contract, companies regress, experiencing less growth, innovation, and expansion.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
But the Horned Frogs were unable to carry the momentum from Tuesday’s top-10 win over Texas Tech as the offense regressed against the Cincinnati defense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2025
The 6-foot-4 UCLA product has regressed athletically this season, but was an imperative, galvanizing force that helped take Boston over the championship hump last season.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Other young players have experienced sudden surges of success, only to regress just as quickly.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
When revenues contract, companies regress, experiencing less growth, innovation, and expansion.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regress
Verb
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In the days after the summit, the downtown reverted back to a filthy equilibrium.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The provisions would also require continued coverage if a patient’s BMI drops below 35, as long as a doctor certifies that stopping the drug would likely cause the patient’s BMI to revert above that threshold.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, inspectors said, grout had deteriorated between floor tiles at the cook’s line.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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And regardless of today’s numbers, the labor market could deteriorate very quickly amid Trump’s new tariffs, according to Yardeni Research.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Younger children between ages 1 and 5 may become more irritable and may exhibit signs of developmental regression.—
Santina Contreras,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2025
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That said, there have been unfortunate regressions over the recent years.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since returning from Tokyo just before Trump took office, Emanuel, 65, has been rebuilding his public profile.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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And providing housing support for returning residents has been shown to lower return to prison rates by up to 50%.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, those with ALS often experience trouble talking, walking, and swallowing, and the symptoms worsen over time.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rolling back rules will take time, but America’s air quality could worsen in the interim.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lone Jack Police Chief Tim Cosner, who took the helm after the 2021 crash, declined to be interviewed about why the department’s policy changed.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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North Little Rock police sought to charge Mary Lee Orsini with murder, but a grand jury declined to indict her -- and McArthur was credited with helping Orsini remain a free woman.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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The country has descended into violent disarray in the forthcoming thriller feature All the Lost Ones.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, the meeting descends into a chaotic argument between Zelensky and Trump after Vice President JD Vance attacks Zelensky and suggests Ukraine should use diplomacy to end the war, accusing him of not wanting peace.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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When workers suspect the game is rigged in favor of the boss's nephew or the CEO's daughter, the belief that hard work leads to recognition—the backbone of productive workplaces—begins to crumble.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Wild, who are crumbling at the seams, fell to 1-4-2 in their past seven thanks to an 0-1-2 road trip.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Regress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regress. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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