RETROGRESSES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

retrogresses

verb

present tense third-person singular of retrogress

as in returns

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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Mike Boynton, a former assistant on May’s staff, takes over a Michigan team that returns Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney from its national championship team.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
This year, the Gotham Film Awards is bringing back its Audience Award, which returns after a six-year absence.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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The decision reverts Missouri’s congressional map to what was used in 2022 and 2024 until voters approve or reject the new map in November.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
The lease limits what can be built on the site and once the agreement is complete, ownership reverts back to the Spanglers.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

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