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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
His hits lately have been more uptempo and catchy, but this showed a progression of his artistry.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
In 2002, Iran’s clandestine nuclear program was exposed, and the United States imposed a progression of sanctions that effectively blocked even this circuitous route.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
By creating a non-resolving chord progression that seemingly never ends.
—Nate Sloan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Any activity that increases heart rate can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, the experts agreed.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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It’s filled with dry British comedy and over-the-top action sequences set to classic rock tracks.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Plus, Starkey says movement rehearsals for a kind of dance sequence toward the end of the film broke the ice.Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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At a time when political polarization and growing inequality threaten progress, Senator-elect Alsobrooks ran a campaign rooted in solutions, proving that leaders who prioritize community over partisanship can prevail.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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So others play on in the Cup, while the Heat have rejoined the real season already in progress.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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The ongoing evolution of more innovative features and functionality, such as Ethereum’s smart contracts, will likely add to this.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In The Language Puzzle, archeologist Steven Mithen draws on the latest research from linguistics, anthropology, psychology and genetics to guide the reader through some 1.6 million years of hominin evolution.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Major movie theatre chains including AMC, Regal and Cinemark have explicitly stated rules against certain attire, including face paint.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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In a contentious bid, Frasers failed to rescue U.K. department store chain Debenhams in which Ashley held a stake.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Refrigerator thawing takes the longest but leftovers remain safe throughout the process.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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These efforts combine the flexibility and efficiency of the private sector with the resourcing and programming of the public sector to address specific concerns (e.g. rural development, disaster response and economic development).Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Read more on Design thinking or related topics Product development, Innovation and Consumer behavior A version of this article appeared in the November–December 2024 issue of Harvard Business Review.Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 30 Nov. 2024
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The hemline of the dress fell above her knees in the front and cascaded into a train in the back.Chiara Kim, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Next in the ownership train was British Bugatti Owners’ Club luminary Hugh Bergel, who acquired the car in 1959.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
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But the sustained momentum around EVs in the United States ‒ not to mention the momentum and mandates in other parts of the world (like the EU) and the technological advancements and increases in capacity in China ‒ should give sustainability advocates some comfort.Hughey Newsome, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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