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as in sequence
a series of things linked together
a progression of events that ended in utter disaster for the arctic explorers
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
our progression was slow but steady
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
that civilization's gradual progression from simple bartering to a complex economy and monetary system
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Recent Examples of progression
In a new study, researchers have identified a way to stop cells from dying, opening the door to developing treatments that slow the progression of neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
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Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
While there is no cure for the disease, early intervention can help manage symptoms and slow the progression.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Meanwhile, Trump has reportedly grown frustrated with the slow progression of peace negotiations.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Clear regulations are essential, and the progression of the U.S. Stable Act is expected to encourage more traditional financial institutions to engage in the compliant stablecoin market, thereby further fostering the industry’s healthy and positive growth.
—Chuck Zhang, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
While there is no cure for the disease, early intervention can help manage symptoms and slow the progression.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Meanwhile, Trump has reportedly grown frustrated with the slow progression of peace negotiations.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Clear regulations are essential, and the progression of the U.S. Stable Act is expected to encourage more traditional financial institutions to engage in the compliant stablecoin market, thereby further fostering the industry’s healthy and positive growth.
—Chuck Zhang, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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Richards played all 540 minutes of Palace’s triumphant FA Cup run, a six-match sequence that included three contests against teams in the top half of the Premier League table.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Establish a consistent bedtime routine: A simple sequence like bath, book, feed, lullaby, and bed can cue sleep.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Brimming with character, capital city Muscat is home to cultural attractions that offer a glimpse at the country’s profound connection to its heritage while embracing a nuanced approach to modern progress.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The case is one of many discoveries of relatively recent biological adaptation that could upend a long-standing idea about the evolution of our species.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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With over 30 years of experience in the automotive finance industry, Franz has witnessed firsthand the evolution of vehicle ownership transitioning to leasing.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Grads react as billionaire gives them $1,000: Watch video Yelp unveils its top 25 burger chains in the US: See the list Spotify reveals predictions for 30 top songs of summer 2025: See list Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Del Taco restaurants continue to operate in Boise — including at 3205 S. Vista Ave., the store mentioned on the marquee — plus in Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell and Kuna, according to the chain’s website.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
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As the director of printing technology at Alquist 3D his videos, showing the process of 3D -homes being built, get views in the tens of millions of views.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The Panthers have trust in themselves, in their process, in their routine.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Since the mid-2000s, Abu Dhabi has been actively pursuing new economic opportunities, with major efforts accelerating in the 2006–2008 period under its strategic Economic Vision 2030 plan, when Yas Island development began.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Despite all the headlines, Tate says developments are still going to come out of the ground — including his own.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Now in its ninth edition, the Europe-Latin America television and networking event takes place June 16–19 in Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, just an hour east of Madrid by train.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Commuters who typically take the train to work, may want to have an alternate plan for Tuesday morning.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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