RETROGRESSED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

retrogressed

verb

past tense of retrogress

as in reverted

to go back to a previous and usually lower state or level the quality of research at the university lab has begun to retrogress since the massive budget cuts went into effect

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Recent Examples of retrogressed This annual limit, and the intense global demand has created significant back logs, particularly for applicants from India and China, whose EB-2 priority dates have continually retrogressed. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026

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That project was scrapped in February 2025 due to creative differences and the rights have since reverted back to Maas.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Stars such as Julia Fox and Bechtel have reverted back to their natural color after spending time with the platinum look, but keeping the shape ultra-thin.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

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The Huskies tacked on another touchdown when Wyatt Hatfield stepped in front of a Lowery pass and returned his interception 36 yards for a touchdown to provide the final margin.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
Requests for comment were sent to the Red Sox and Audacy, which owns WEEI, but were not immediately returned.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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