as in reverted
to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level
the quality of research at the university lab has begun to retrogress since the massive budget cuts went into effect
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The effect hasn’t mean-reverted.
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The testing also showed that after a time, the chromium reverted back to nontoxic form.
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Mauala continued to drive away from the scene after striking the cyclists, but returned before the responders arrived.
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Houston returned home from a 5-2 trip and entered Monday an AL-best 15-10 in June.
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“Retrogressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrogressed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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