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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
The latter is a simple but elusive goal in my life; my phone is full of half-finished verses and progressions in need of bridges.
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Chris Colin, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Amid so much unsettling uncertainty, the rapid progression of astronomers’ responses to YR24 offers reasons for optimism.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
Last season, the young striker played two games with the first team but his progression did not go any further.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
There weren’t any game breaking glitches that tanked the experience or blocked overall story progression.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
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Oh, and sometimes a low-impact hit when the elevator lands at the end of the sequence.—
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This chaotic sequence has felt more like an HBO drama than the reality for the largest public school system in the United States.—
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As progress was made in those areas, turnovers became an issue with the team combining for 47 giveaways in games against Marquette and St. John’s.—
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Building new affordable units is important, too, but progress is undermined if existing buildings are sold and rents rise.—
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With that expansion comes opportunities (and predictions) for innovation and evolution in three focus areas: technological advancements, wellness and pharmaceutical research and development, and environmental sustainability.—
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Why is that a bad thing — especially when those songs provided the foundation for the evolution of American music in the centuries that followed?—
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Denny’s is closing dozens of restaurants The American diner is closing at least 30 of its restaurants as part of the struggling chain’s plans to jumpstart growth.—
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Bottom line Travelers looking for the best boutique stay no longer need to avoid the big chains.—
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This process continues until one movie receives that magical 50% and is deemed the winner.—
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Rahman says his creative process began with crafting the protagonist’s theme.—
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Although the United States government had partly funded buprenorphine’s development as a treatment for opioid addiction, France was one of the first countries to most fully exploit the drug’s potential.—
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Combined with the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, these developments have dealt a serious blow to Iran’s ability to project power beyond its borders.—
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The skirt also flowed behind Palmer to create a slight effect of a small train.—
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Given the mechanical and often aesthetic importance of the gear train to a luxury watch, this technicality has raised eyebrows among some enthusiasts.—
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
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The result is a significant advancement in the study of pterosaurs, said Andrea Cau, a paleontologist in Italy who was not involved in the study.—
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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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