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as in reverted
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 deteriorated
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 regressed
That applies the same to the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers in the East, and even the Florida Panthers with how Gustav Forsling’s game has regressed this season.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Since returning to the court after a three-game absence on Thursday, James has filled his role to a T, one that has regressed production-wise with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves fully healthy and available.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
The study, which analyzed 109 of the top English-language theatrical film releases of 2025, found that racially diverse and gender diverse representation regressed despite reaching highs in previous years.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
My mother, unable to cope with the trauma, regressed.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Nikola Jovic, a Heat wing who came off the bench for Serbia in Paris, has regressed to a 27% outside shooting clip this season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Diawara’s numbers, as expected, have regressed since the minutes cut.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
At linebacker, a lead communicator and productivity is needed at a second level that regressed in 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Even so, in the time since, her sleep hasn’t regressed.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Since returning to the court after a three-game absence on Thursday, James has filled his role to a T, one that has regressed production-wise with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves fully healthy and available.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
The study, which analyzed 109 of the top English-language theatrical film releases of 2025, found that racially diverse and gender diverse representation regressed despite reaching highs in previous years.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
My mother, unable to cope with the trauma, regressed.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Nikola Jovic, a Heat wing who came off the bench for Serbia in Paris, has regressed to a 27% outside shooting clip this season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Diawara’s numbers, as expected, have regressed since the minutes cut.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
At linebacker, a lead communicator and productivity is needed at a second level that regressed in 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Even so, in the time since, her sleep hasn’t regressed.
—Ellen O’Brien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regressed
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Health inspectors ordered the plumbing works to be reverted before the establishment reopened.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Tigers then reverted their number to $19 million in their official filing, while Skubal and Boras filed at $32 million, based on Boras’ argument that MLB’s CBA allows for fifth-year players to compare themselves to any player in the league.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Conspicuous cracks had developed along the building’s outside walls as exterior stucco deteriorated.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Market deterioration Markets have deteriorated over the past few days.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now, the court is again being asked to decide who is an American citizen by birth as immigration has returned as a major cultural and political divide.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers' father-and-son duo played meaningful minutes together for the second straight game when the Lakers returned from a successful road trip to host the struggling Nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For Lamar, who now has a tattoo on his chest to honor his younger son, the loss also worsened his struggle with addiction.—
Currie Engel,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rapid loss of snow is also affecting the Colorado River, another major water source for Southern California, which has shrunk over the last quarter-century during a megadrought worsened by rising temperatures.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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This story is told by an unnamed narrator, an irreligious woman who has joined the nuns as a lay resident after her faith in environmental advocacy crumbled.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of cars have been trapped in a parking garage since the concrete crumbled on Monday afternoon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As word spread through the federal bureaucracy Monday that Transportation Security Administration workers were getting some back pay, a collective gloom descended on a Coast Guard administrative office, a Coast Guard worker, who asked not to be identified told NBC News.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to the Pineview Police Department, the three men descended onto Pippen's South Florida mansion on Sunday.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of the candidates would be newcomers to the board, since incumbents Denise Fears and Blake Roberson declined to run.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Uber declined to comment on its latest entry into the autonomous vehicle market.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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