as in reversion
the act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior
the regression to really childish behavior that boys often undergo when put in large groups
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The survey, conducted between December 5 and 9, 2024, included over 900 people living with a partner, and highlighted other common traits of sick partners—besides a regression to infancy.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The Rangers are banking on a healthy Jung, a more experienced Wyatt Langford and the additions of Jake Burger and Joc Pederson to pad their lineup and protect against any regression from other players.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Regardless, Gourde would have likely fetched something for Seattle general manager Ron Francis because his pedigree is valued once spring-time roles around regardless of age and stat regression.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Shoot days for the sector were down by 45.7% for the fourth quarter — its ninth consecutive quarterly regression — finishing the year down by nearly 46%, which is more than 43.1% below its five-year category average.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The Rangers are banking on a healthy Jung, a more experienced Wyatt Langford and the additions of Jake Burger and Joc Pederson to pad their lineup and protect against any regression from other players.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Regardless, Gourde would have likely fetched something for Seattle general manager Ron Francis because his pedigree is valued once spring-time roles around regardless of age and stat regression.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Shoot days for the sector were down by 45.7% for the fourth quarter — its ninth consecutive quarterly regression — finishing the year down by nearly 46%, which is more than 43.1% below its five-year category average.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Regression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regression. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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