REGRESSION Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

regression

noun

ri-ˈgre-shən

Definition of regression

as in reversion

the act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior the regression to really childish behavior that boys often undergo when put in large groups

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Recent Examples of regression Today, thanks in part to central air conditioning, there’s a growing argument to keep students in school longer to combat academic regression, as research has shown time off negatively impacts student performance. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026 Only one of the final six losses was by more than one score, so perhaps there can be some positive regression coming their way this year. — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Our teenage sons, in a moment of joyous regression, insisted on roasting marshmallows. — Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 Season three was a bit of a regression, and seemed to serve as the natural conclusion for the series. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for regression

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reversion

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That sense is epitomised by the reversion to goalkeepers who can, unlike some of the strugglers from 2022-23, actually make saves on a consistent basis.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The next decades will be defined by explosive changes and waves of crises, not a reversion to the old order or the creation of a new one.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

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