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
To have an organization that makes so much headway every year and keeps striving is beautiful.
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Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The slight drop in likely totals for 2024 and shift to outdoor risks highlights both Phoenix's challenges with keeping its large unhoused population safe from extreme heat and its successes in making some headway indoors.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
The president-elect will be similarly frustrated to discover that making any headway with Saudi Arabia will be out of the question, probably for the duration of the current Israeli government.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Warren Buffett is making massive headways in his effort to give away his wealth.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The slight drop in likely totals for 2024 and shift to outdoor risks highlights both Phoenix's challenges with keeping its large unhoused population safe from extreme heat and its successes in making some headway indoors.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
The president-elect will be similarly frustrated to discover that making any headway with Saudi Arabia will be out of the question, probably for the duration of the current Israeli government.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Warren Buffett is making massive headways in his effort to give away his wealth.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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As the month progresses, the energy continues to shift as Mercury enters Capricorn, urging you to get practical and realistic about your love life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The recent slowdown in advances may suggest that Russia's army is sustaining higher war casualties and that Putin is struggling to replenish his army's ranks.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The consent calendar items are part of the agenda and so must be announced in advance per Civil Code Section 4930.Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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To preserve its history, city officials began the process of making Logan a national historic district in 2022.Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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In this rare window, the Trump administration can revitalize the process, secure a lasting accord, and transform the region's future.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Generative User Interfaces Drive Next-Gen User Experience The rise of generative user interfaces represents a significant advancement in how users interact with applications.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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However, studies have yet to show any significant benefit in reducing the risk of developing or slowing the progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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But even within this progression of warmer years and ever-intensifying risks to homes, communities and the environment, 2024 stood out in another unwelcome way.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for a procession before the funeral on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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