ATAVISMS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

atavisms

noun

plural of atavism

as in relapses

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Noun

Some people experience a rollercoaster of relapses and remissions; others see the disease steadily progress, eventually leading to serious disability.

— Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026
Other medications are used to treat acute relapses or manage symptoms such as fatigue, walking difficulties, spasticity and bladder problems.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of relapses

Noun

The holiday-season favorite returns with its elaborate combination of rock music, theatrical storytelling and stage effects.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Like other tech giants, Microsoft is spending hundreds of billions of dollars on AI data centers and chips, drawing scrutiny from investors over whether the returns will justify the staggering cost.

— Reuters, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of returns

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The audit’s conclusions echo several findings of an investigation this year by The Denver Gazette and ProPublica into the Marijuana Enforcement Division’s lapses in policing contaminants entering the legal marketplace.

— Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Other women rely on cold water, fans, calendar reminders, or breaking projects into smaller tasks to compensate for lapses in concentration.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of lapses

Noun

Instead, the team has encountered numerous significant injuries and performance regressions throughout the roster.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
That desire has fueled the growth of the group's WhatsApp chat, where more than 100 fathers swap advice on everything from sleep regressions and picky eaters to potty training and weekend activities.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026

Definition of regressions

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