progressions

noun

plural of progression
1
as in sequences
a series of things linked together a progression of events that ended in utter disaster for the arctic explorers

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Relevance
2
as in processes
forward movement in time or place our progression was slow but steady

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3
as in evolutions
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 progressions Rooker underwent surgery on July 17, while Clarke and Severino are in the middle of recovery progressions. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 If the opening fanfares for Brat tracks served as invitations to the dance floor, Music’s crunchy progressions invite the question of where else Charli, Cook, and Keane are headed. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 July 2026 John Coltrane is another influential figure in the history of jazz, known for his pioneering innovations on the saxophone, notably his ability to create a complex, rapid-fire approach to chord progressions. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 July 2026 In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads. — New Atlas, 21 June 2026 Both are satisfactory progressions. — Jakob Roze, Health, 16 June 2026 That was on display at times Tuesday, and over the course of the spring, Monken and offensive coordinator Travis Switzer praised Sanders for improving his footwork and ability to go through his progressions quickly. — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 12 June 2026 Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms. — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressions
  1. sequences
  2. processes
  3. evolutions
  4. chains
  5. progresses
  6. developments
  7. trains
  8. advances
Noun
  • Nobody makes more of their limited screentime than Samantha Morton as the sorceress Circe in one of the film’s most powerful sequences.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Furthermore, no video-like sequences may be created, and no alterations may be made to the image, either in the foreground or the background.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • IPOs and public-market financing require disclosure, compliance processes and legal predictability.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • On the other end are enterprises that generate value from AI through productivity and lower costs gained via automating customer service, streamlining business processes, and catching fraud.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of processes
Noun
  • Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Fast-forward to 2026, and the actress behind Lizzie—aka, Hilary Duff—has gone through several personal and professional evolutions in her lifetime.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
Definition of evolutions
Noun
  • Feltheimer joins fellow deal supporters TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and the CEOs of major theater chains AMC and Regal, who have recently made public comments on it.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An outpost of one of the Philippines' most beloved fast-food chains will finally open its doors in Roseville this week.
    — Molly Riehl, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Maybe that approach changes as camp progresses, and the edge rushers become more involved.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The cost of changing a design decision generally rises as construction progresses.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Noun
  • There will be interesting developments as newer models and agentic systems enter validation-heavy areas, but for now, CIOs should be careful.
    — Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • These systematic engineering developments reflect China’s strategy to expand its third-generation nuclear fleet, supporting baseline energy security while working toward a peak in carbon emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of developments
Noun
  • Local media showed police officers preventing some of them from boarding trains and buses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For four years now, Metro light rail trains have been running down the center of Crenshaw Boulevard, and for just as long, residents say a major promise has been broken.
    — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • They are designed to hold the developer accountable as the project advances, create substantial construction demand for skilled trades workers and support long-term careers in engineering, cybersecurity and advanced technology operations.
    — Ron Kitchens, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The daily operation of DeepMind, which works on the underlying AI research that fuels all of Google’s Gemini advances, will be handed off to Koray Kavukcuoglu.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of advances

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“Progressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressions. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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