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as in reverts
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level
in extreme circumstances, people sometimes regress to the behavior they exhibited in childhood
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as in deteriorates
to become worse or of less value
the annual celebration has regressed to the point where it's nothing more than an excuse to get drunk
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Recent Examples of regresses
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Whether the Commanders can catch the Eagles already likely depends on whether Daniels builds on his rookie season or hits a sophomore slump and regresses after Washington was the best fourth-down team in history last season.
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David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
So perhaps the off-ramp is some disaster that regresses on social, technological, or political progress, knocking backward humanity’s millennia-long history of struggle and growth.
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Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Anagen is followed by a brief transitional phase called catagen, during which the follicle regresses and severs its connection to its blood supply.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Whether the Commanders can catch the Eagles already likely depends on whether Daniels builds on his rookie season or hits a sophomore slump and regresses after Washington was the best fourth-down team in history last season.
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David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
So perhaps the off-ramp is some disaster that regresses on social, technological, or political progress, knocking backward humanity’s millennia-long history of struggle and growth.
—
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regresses
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As light can selectively target the fluid, scientists were able to print microscopic conductive patterns that completely vanish once exposed to open air, which reverts the gel back into non-conductive liquid clusters.
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There are still times Stokes reverts back to his worst tendencies on the basketball court.
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The delivery was a glimmer of good news in a living situation that deteriorates by the day.
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Breaking them down to save for a later date isn’t enough, as bugs will still nestle their way in even as the cardboard deteriorates.
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That desire has fueled the growth of the group's WhatsApp chat, where more than 100 fathers swap advice on everything from sleep regressions and picky eaters to potty training and weekend activities.
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The bureaucratic coldness of Bolshevik Communism and the violent regressions of Fascism were yet worse.
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Olmo returns in attacking midfield as Mikel Merino is left out of the starting lineup.
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For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin.
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This is the leader who descends into the weeds, confirming every detail, not because the situation demands it but because something inside needs reassurance.
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The virtual oar-yanking celebration in a baseball atmosphere was one of those weird juxtapositions that seem to get fostered whenever a World Cup fanbase descends upon a host city.
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Plus, having quaint beachside retreats just steps from cellar doors doesn’t hurt, either.
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The Zulal experience is all about taking advantage of the incredible wellness retreats, treatments and activities on offer.
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Once the finish is damaged, stains cling more easily, leading people to scrub even harder, which worsens the problem.
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From Montesquieu’s perspective, polarization worsens this appetite for disregarding constitutional norms.
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Years of going through the ebbs and flows of playoff games had the Knicks ready.
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Construction ebbs and flows with cyclical interest rates.
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“Regresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regresses. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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