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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
By the end of the progression, his hand and thumb felt normal once again.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
What’s the next step in the progression for the newcomers?
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
It’s been cool to see him, getting him as a kid in ’23, the youngest guy on the roster at that point, through now and seeing his progression.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
Research has found several genetic variants that are associated with the development and progression of MASH.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 12 July 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
What’s the next step in the progression for the newcomers?
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
It’s been cool to see him, getting him as a kid in ’23, the youngest guy on the roster at that point, through now and seeing his progression.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
Research has found several genetic variants that are associated with the development and progression of MASH.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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And there were almost no visual effects used when Tim and Millie’s eyes touch in a queasy, skin-crawling sequence.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Then during the pegging phase, players go back-and-forth laying down one card at a time, with points assigned to specific sequences.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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And on that front, Ortega says that the government does not seem to be moving in the direction of progress.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Barcelona are open to a mutual termination of his contract, but there has been no progress in those discussions.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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That dual focus — speed and strategy, data and decisions — is already informing the evolution of agentic AI platforms.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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To exemplify the evolution of these trend-setting palettes, Sherwin-Williams chose to organize its 48 trending colors into palettes based more on the emotion and mood that each hue evokes.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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According to Melanie Abeyta, an aesthetic nurse practitioner, longevity expert and owner of Harmony Aesthetics Center in Los Angeles, peptide injections involve the administration of short chains of amino acids, known as peptides, typically injected into the subcutaneous fat.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Hustle reached out to some longtime independent swim school operators who hold board positions with the US Swim School Association to ask for their opinions on the influx of chains like Goldfish and others.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 Aug. 2025
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How To Sign Up With DraftKings Promo Code Start the sign-up process by clicking here or on any of our other links.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The leadership team’s work stems from the belief that immigration should be done right, not only to protect the integrity of the process but to honor the courage of the people who go through it.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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In true Georgia fashion, this development is insane.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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The baby gear industry is reliant on global distribution and manufacturing, explains Siobhan Adcock, director of baby content development at Consumer Reports.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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The satellite train is starting to pick up steam for Amazon as its $140 million processing facility at Kennedy Space Center gears up to support multiple missions at a time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Her daily commute on the train from her family’s home at Iwakuni, twenty-five miles to the southwest of the city, had been frustratingly delayed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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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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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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