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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
Rice is also the traditional final course of a kaiseki progression.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
These medications can help reduce the frequency of relapses and slow the progression of MS.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
However, the cultural obstacles, language barriers and lack of insurance all play a role in the progression of breast cancer in this community.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Showing evidence of these skills alongside your IT specialty will certainly put you a step above the rest in terms of progression.
—Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
These medications can help reduce the frequency of relapses and slow the progression of MS.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
However, the cultural obstacles, language barriers and lack of insurance all play a role in the progression of breast cancer in this community.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Showing evidence of these skills alongside your IT specialty will certainly put you a step above the rest in terms of progression.
—Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
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The household is barely making ends meet in the series’ opening sequence, and after Jean’s disappearance, the siblings are cruelly separated by the British bureaucratic state.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The test, developed at the University of California, San Francisco, extracts the DNA and RNA from a sample of blood, tissue or body fluid, and then sequences the genetic material and compares the sequences to a vast database of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see what matches up.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service have made some progress with thinning and prescribed burns in forests, but much more needs to be done after decades of fire suppression has allowed too much dead wood and brush to build up, especially with climate change increasing temperatures, Stephens said.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters have made great progress since then, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said Monday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To him, bringing that artifice into focus illuminates how the evolution of belief systems across history have come to obfuscate an ancient truth: that beneath it all, the one true religion is control.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Experts say the rapid evolution of AI and a lack of regulation is cause for concern.Abby Wilson, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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Their cutbacks on spending forced a reckoning among restaurants, with fast-food brands like McDonald’s leaning into value menus and full-service chains like Red Lobster embarking on ambitious makeovers.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Taco Bell has been proactive in using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram (META) to engage with users, and the Tex-Mex chain has even gone so far as to let customers vote through the Taco Bell app on which menu items should make a comeback.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Was that the same process for the movie? Same process.James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Managing osteoporosis is a long-term process that requires ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The Avs invited him to their summer development camp, which may be a precursor to what comes next for Davis after this season.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Among advances that were supported by NIH money are a medication for opioid addiction, a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, many new cancer drugs and the speedy development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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The back of the dress featured a flowing train in black velvet, which began at the waist and side paneling of the dramatic dress.Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Lieberman said weekend ridership increased the most, providing half-hourly weekend train services instead of hourly.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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But one particular bottleneck that analysts are looking at could have an impact on our rapid advancement in AI infrastructure over the next few quarters.John Werner, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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