regressed

verb

Definition of regressednext
past tense of regress
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for regressed
  1. reverted
  2. deteriorated
  3. returned
  4. worsened
  5. crumbled
  6. descended
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  • Baltimore Orioles The Orioles have reverted back to shorter height and distance in their left field wall.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The courthouse closed in 2017, and a deed search on the building revealed that the property reverted back to six of the original landowners.
    Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of reverted
Verb
  • Conditions had deteriorated overnight when the roof of a nearby mine collapsed.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Despite their durability, early diamond bits often deteriorated quickly under the severe conditions of geothermal sites—hot, hard rock and high temperatures posed substantial challenges.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorated
Verb
  • This year, in a surprise move, Wilson returned for more tune-ups.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and all the hostages are returned and has said Israel will maintain a lasting military presence in some areas.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of returned
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  • The two rappers have had a feud that dates back decades, and Jackson repeatedly trolled Combs in social media posts as his legal troubles worsened.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Over the course of several years, Mangione posted on Reddit about persistent back pain that started as a minor issue but worsened in 2022 after a surfing accident and a slip on a piece of paper.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of worsened
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  • Assad's Baathist dictatorship, seemingly unassailable for decades, has crumbled.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Rhee's grip on power ultimately crumbled under the weight of nationwide demonstrations, forcing him to resign.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbled
Verb
  • Firetrucks descended on the campus to fight the flames.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Celebrity guests descended on Abu Dhabi for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, attending events from Thursday to Sunday to celebrate the closing race of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
    Mikelle Street, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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