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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Recent Examples of regression
There are nuanced explanations available which acknowledge injury, regression and Ehlers’ departure.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Although some see the trend as a regression in the progress toward gender equality that has been achieved since the mid-20th century, some tradwife influencers argue that their lifestyle is a choice, precisely the kind of choice that second-wave feminism advocates women should be empowered to make.
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Jordana Rosenfeld,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
The bureaucratic coldness of Bolshevik Communism and the violent regressions of Fascism were yet worse.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
That means MiniPlasma was the result of a regression or an incomplete patch in its initial form.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Although some see the trend as a regression in the progress toward gender equality that has been achieved since the mid-20th century, some tradwife influencers argue that their lifestyle is a choice, precisely the kind of choice that second-wave feminism advocates women should be empowered to make.
—
Jordana Rosenfeld,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
The bureaucratic coldness of Bolshevik Communism and the violent regressions of Fascism were yet worse.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
That means MiniPlasma was the result of a regression or an incomplete patch in its initial form.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regression
reversion
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The tradwife trend is controversial in that it is seen by some as a rejection of feminism and a reversion to a seemingly simpler time.
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No photos have been revealed yet for next year’s release, but the reversion to the name Super Freak suggests the original details should return as well.
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“Regression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regression. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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