as in progress
forward movement in time or place
the ant was making little headway carrying a crumb that was about five times his size
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Recent Examples of headway
Some state lawmakers point to financial support from the federal government as essential for the industry to grow, even if states make their own headway to build support for nuclear power.
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Allison Prang, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2025
While Trump has faced criticism over his ability to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, his team — led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Antony Rubio — has made some headway, securing a 30-day ceasefire protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
During the Biden administration, the industry hired expensive lobbyists to push for federal legislation, without making much headway.
—David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Trump made substantial headway among groups that have not traditionally supported Republicans in the 2024 election.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Allison Prang, Baltimore Sun, 5 May 2025
While Trump has faced criticism over his ability to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, his team — led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Antony Rubio — has made some headway, securing a 30-day ceasefire protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
During the Biden administration, the industry hired expensive lobbyists to push for federal legislation, without making much headway.
—David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Trump made substantial headway among groups that have not traditionally supported Republicans in the 2024 election.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
Noun
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Since the 1960s, monthly pay has stood in France—and in much of the world—as a symbol of stability and social progress.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Top performers within the sector include ConocoPhillips, up about 8.6%; APA Corp, up 7.8%; and Halliburton with a 7.1% advance.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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This wasn't just another incremental advance in cancer treatment.—
Samir Khleif,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Liane-Cho Han: One of the biggest challenges of this process was finding the right tone to match our target audience.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Both were approved using the same budget reconciliation process now being employed by Republicans to steamroll Trump's bill past the opposition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Communities that have historically been at the back of the line for technological advancements can now potentially leapfrog to implementing cutting-edge solutions tailored to their specific needs.—
Dr. Sreeram Mullankandy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Do any technological advancements really surprise you anymore?—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, along with Warner Chappell Music, prevailed against a copyright infringement claim based on a generic musical progression that goes back to Bach and before.—
Bill Hochberg,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Employees evaluated companies based on a set of factors including belonging and community, sustainability and awareness, compensation and benefits, training and career progression, work-life balance, working environment, company image, mental well-being, job security and corporate culture.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The procession with more than 6,000 soldiers and 128 Army tanks was one Trump tried to make happen in his first term after seeing such an event in Paris in 2017, but the plans didn't come together until this year, when the parade was added to an event recognizing the Army's 250th anniversary.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Prince William and Kate Middleton were on hand with their children — Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — first participating in the procession through the city before returning to Buckingham Palace for the event's grand finale: the balcony appearance to watch a flypast.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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