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as in sequence
a series of things linked together
a progression of events that ended in utter disaster for the arctic explorers
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
that civilization's gradual progression from simple bartering to a complex economy and monetary system
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Recent Examples of progression
For new runners or returning runners, Hassid encouraged a run/walk progression.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Throughout this progression, Scorpion Coatings maintains a consistent link to its founding purpose of combining reliable protective coatings with accessible systems that support independent operators.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Schoenbrun sees this third feature as a natural artistic progression.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The sprint relay consisted of Carson Eich, Adam Cuthbert and Tyler Lee in the progression to Korner, a senior committed to Xavier.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Throughout this progression, Scorpion Coatings maintains a consistent link to its founding purpose of combining reliable protective coatings with accessible systems that support independent operators.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Schoenbrun sees this third feature as a natural artistic progression.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The sprint relay consisted of Carson Eich, Adam Cuthbert and Tyler Lee in the progression to Korner, a senior committed to Xavier.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
Noun
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Proteins, which are made up of sequences of amino acids, are more robust than ancient DNA, a fragile molecule that degrades relatively easily.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Stunts vet Ho Sung Pak (Bullet Train) is aboard to direct stunt and action sequences.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Though OpenAI was making progress on research and development, Musk had demanded that Altman and other co-founders, including Brockman and Ilya Sutskever, make a list of employees and their key contributions, and fire everyone who didn't immediately make the grade, filings show.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Its capacity to deliver progress and human welfare has been significantly undermined.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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As the beaded trend continues its evolution from accessories to apparel, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of the beaded swimsuit.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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From its rich history as an agricultural ranch to its evolution into a global hub for education and tech, Irvine remains a cornerstone of the Southern California landscape.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Kelce wore a charcoal-gray plaid suit paired with a black T-shirt and a chain necklace.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Inside was the set for Metro Designers, an outlet of Christie Smith’s clothing chain, which sells monochromatic clothes—one color per month.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Media technology has given this process a different urgency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The process was complicated by a need to retain a running track in order to stage athletics events each summer.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Painter said this is exactly the kind of trading a president shouldn’t do, because the president has both confidential information about overseas developments and the power to move commodities markets through his own decisions.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The blossoming of an ace starting pitcher is one of the most exciting developments in baseball — for a team, for an organization and for its fanbase.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Bella glistened in a gold Elie Saab gown from the Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection, featuring a small train and silver embellishments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Hello from an early-morning train after a week at the Cannes Film Festival.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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