as in progress
forward movement in time or place
the ant was making little headway carrying a crumb that was about five times his size
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Recent Examples of headway
The current draft consists of running six vehicles on 30 minute headways, seven days a week for 61 days (potentially June 1 to July 31).
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
The fire had gained some headway and soon held full sway through the building.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
By the afternoon, calmer winds aided firefighters in making some headway, though by that point at least five fires were still active and some burned out of control in the L.A. area.
—Melina Walling, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
Talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza and free the remaining hostages have appeared to make little headway, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as the clock runs down on the Biden administration’s remaining days to reach an agreement on a cease-fire.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
The fire had gained some headway and soon held full sway through the building.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
By the afternoon, calmer winds aided firefighters in making some headway, though by that point at least five fires were still active and some burned out of control in the L.A. area.
—Melina Walling, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
Talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza and free the remaining hostages have appeared to make little headway, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as the clock runs down on the Biden administration’s remaining days to reach an agreement on a cease-fire.
—Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
Noun
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Anita Dunn, Biden’s senior adviser for communications, and other advisers were comforted in advance by the idea of doing the debate earlier in the campaign cycle than normal.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Thursday football changes involve moving the deadline to flex a game from four weeks in advance to three, which should help improve the quality of play for those games.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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This simplifies the payment process and can save you money in the long run.—
Gabriel Rodríguez,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This rare fossilization process allowed researchers to examine the species’ structural features, including its soft tissue, stomach and coloration patterns.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chou also pointed to the importance of quantum’s advancements in the medical space.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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This metronome light system is a new technological advancement in natural sleep aids.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, empathy from clinicians can actually affect the progression of a disease.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even through the backwards progression, Cathy feels whole, consistent.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Booker and the procession of Senate colleagues who asked him questions referenced this and other appointments in their remarks.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Leading the procession are celebrants donning capgrossos (giant headpieces) in the shape of both calçots and the ingredients to the sauce that accompanies the calçots (garlic, olive oil, vinegar, etc.).—
Naomi Tomky,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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