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
Goodness gracious — headway has been made on some upcoming collaborations between Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie, the director shared.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 May 2025
The new shoot seems to indicate that headway is being made.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
By expanding rental assistance to all eligible low-income households, the government could make huge headway in solving the rental affordability crisis.
—Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Trolley lines where trains are now scheduled to arrive every 15 minutes could be scaled back to 30-minute headways.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 May 2025
The new shoot seems to indicate that headway is being made.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
By expanding rental assistance to all eligible low-income households, the government could make huge headway in solving the rental affordability crisis.
—Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Trolley lines where trains are now scheduled to arrive every 15 minutes could be scaled back to 30-minute headways.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for headway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
Noun
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Yet we are told—relentlessly—that the very energy systems that enabled this progress now pose an existential threat.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But Jackson’s absence could still possibly slow progress in the passing game from the standpoint of communication in pass protection.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For instance, Steve Maggard, Cone Denim president, said the needle and laundry cost is lower in Asia, but there’s less flexibility and purchasing decisions must be made further in advance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
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Reforms like Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution and Zero-Base Budgeting demanded that all federal agencies and initiatives define outcomes in advance and justify expenses with quantifiable projections.—
Time,
Time,
30 July 2025
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That process requires two consecutive sessions of the General Assembly to pass identical language, which would then have to be approved by voters via ballot referendum in the following election.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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In fact, 54% of the 3,000 executives from Russell Reynolds’ global network that the company surveyed are concerned that AI reliance is eroding critical thinking, and one-quarter are worried about AI inadvertently undermining product/service quality and critical internal process quality.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Some Western governments have previously linked Iran's space program to ballistic missile advancement, and this latest test is expected to factor into ongoing diplomatic discussions, including those related to Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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This clearly demonstrates both innovative leadership and potential vulnerability for future advancements.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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But more so just to get that first one done, so that the progression can carry on, that’s the most exciting thing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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See the fans and family’s reaction to the funeral procession.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Thousands of fans of Black Sabbath crowded the streets to honor the Prince of Darkness one last time during a funeral procession in Ozzy Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham, England on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.—
Joanna Moriello,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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