PROGRESSION Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

progression

noun

prə-ˈgre-shən

Definition of progression

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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Relevance

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 But when given the opportunity for a larger role on Saturday night, Conwell created confidence of an eventual progression. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The progression to ordinary individuals sharing personal messages seems to have happened by chance. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Over-harvesting the donor area to achieve maximum density on day one can leave nothing for the repair that later progression demands. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The conveyor belts are just the latest stop in a fairly wacky progression. — New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for progression

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Noun

Miller's new ad opens with a somber sequence of close-ups of various people's faces as the congressman talks about how divorce affects families.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
The telling sequence There’s not a sequence more indicative of the aforementioned separation than the end of the first half.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of sequence

Noun

The communication between Ohtani and the team on injuries has been a work in progress in his third year with the Dodgers.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Years of integrating services, supported by money and the authority to require involvement, help explain Abu Dhabi’s progress.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

The initiative includes a retrospective exhibition that traces the evolution of beachwear and a special opening-night show that combines live music, imagery and technology to demonstrate the durability of garments and innovation in textiles.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The moves represent the next stage of JWS’ evolution from a media brand into the central digital infrastructure for women’s sports, offering a single destination to follow the games, teams and leagues.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolution

Noun

The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
About 700 French supermarkets were affected, with one chain reporting losses of tens of millions of euros in a day; Dutch stores also faced a separate cybersecurity incident disrupting deliveries.

— John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of chain

Noun

Long overdue improvements to the debt restructuring process remain crucially important for the handful of countries that need debt stock reduction.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
However, some safety advocates and Senator Maria Cantwell want a stronger federal review process.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of process

Noun

Walsh will contribute across collection development, campaign concepts, styling, brand imagery and creative storytelling, working alongside the Rebecca Taylor team.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Abell Diño-Cabrera, who heads Fire & Ice Media and runs the division’s film and TV development, production, positioning and sales work, will steer the alliance for the Philippine side.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of development

Noun

There's reason to believe research on Jonathan and other animals could lead to advancements for people, Austad said.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
This advancement could help scientists investigate how electrons respond to intense light and, eventually, explore ways to control them during chemical reactions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of advancement

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