as in reversion
the act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior
the regression to really childish behavior that boys often undergo when put in large groups
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Recent Examples of regression
His regression has continued into this spring of this season, too.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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
That said, there have been unfortunate regressions over the recent years.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Gordon being in and out of the lineup is undoubtedly related to the defensive regression.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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
That said, there have been unfortunate regressions over the recent years.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Gordon being in and out of the lineup is undoubtedly related to the defensive regression.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for regression
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“Regression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regression. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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