progression

noun

prə-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce progression (audio)
Definition of progressionnext
1
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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2
as in progress
forward movement in time or place our progression was slow but steady

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3
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 Better adherence and earlier intervention can help prevent costly complications that drive healthcare spending, including hospitalizations, emergency-room visits and disease progression. — Joel Zive, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Cowin has brought the tradition up to date beginning in the late 1970s by suffusing her work with the look and feel of cinema and television (close-ups, storyboard-style progression), and the centering of women’s experience in the narrative. — Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 There’s a case to be made that each have accomplished enough to win the job, but there’s also a case to look at the progression of both quarterbacks and see that there is a trade market for their services. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Turner’s progression is one of the central pivot points for the Vikings in 2026. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for progression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progression
  1. sequence
  2. progress
  3. evolution
  4. chain
  5. process
  6. development
  7. train
  8. advancement
Noun
  • Throw in a dash of bodily horror, and suddenly Hig’s descent into a pit of obvious-from-space disaster becomes the film’s most interesting sequence, with all the good and bad that interesting entails.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This output value is then substituted back into the linear equation to determine the next number in the sequence.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • Big picture The league and the union are meeting regularly on various topics, but their disagreement on core economics — whether to move to a cap system — leaves little room for progress on the major issues.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of progress
Noun
  • This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Rockstar has said absolutely nothing about GTA 6 Online, an evolution of GTA 5 Online and what will be a deluge of revenue after its release.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of evolution
Noun
  • There are also opportunities in companies which are benefiting from inflation and scarcity across the AI chain, Fidelity said.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That’s why some are tapping these chains of Mac minis or Mac Studios.
    — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of chain
Noun
  • What the article does not show is that this process is what high-performing firms use, or that firms which use it then outperform.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • To comply, states would have to retool their processes for printing and mailing ballots, a potentially expensive process that might be difficult to achieve quickly.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of process
Noun
  • On the development and production side, Lumicraft’s AI casting tool Castlink pairs actor discovery with contracting and settlement, while Reproduction’s Pre-Flow handles screenplay analysis and production data sharing.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lyvers previously served as senior vp and head of international co-productions and development at CBS Studios after working as a producer at Management 360.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • Travelers looking for an in-state getaway can also book vacation packages from Denver that combine the train with hotel stays and attractions in Glenwood Springs.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But the express option is not supposed to be a CTA competitor, the Flyer team said, pitching the train as a ride centered around the needs of air travelers, including luggage racks and even the option to check baggage to their final destination.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of train
Noun
  • One specific area that is actively being explored is the potential of using bacteriophages, which are originally viral in nature, in conjunction with advancements in AI to help detect, track and destroy resistant bacteria forms.
    — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancement

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“Progression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progression. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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