REGRESSION Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

regression

noun

ri-ˈgre-shən

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 The Rams’ defensive end is talking about redemption, not regression. —

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025 The stages are anagen (growth stage), catagen (regression stage), telogen (resting stage), and exogen (shedding stage). —

Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025 This exercise is a tool to honestly assess one’s day — successes, failures, progress and regression. —

Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for regression