as in progress
forward movement in time or place
the ant was making little headway carrying a crumb that was about five times his size
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Recent Examples of headway
To have an organization that makes so much headway every year and keeps striving is beautiful.
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Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The slight drop in likely totals for 2024 and shift to outdoor risks highlights both Phoenix's challenges with keeping its large unhoused population safe from extreme heat and its successes in making some headway indoors.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
The president-elect will be similarly frustrated to discover that making any headway with Saudi Arabia will be out of the question, probably for the duration of the current Israeli government.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Warren Buffett is making massive headways in his effort to give away his wealth.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The slight drop in likely totals for 2024 and shift to outdoor risks highlights both Phoenix's challenges with keeping its large unhoused population safe from extreme heat and its successes in making some headway indoors.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
The president-elect will be similarly frustrated to discover that making any headway with Saudi Arabia will be out of the question, probably for the duration of the current Israeli government.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Warren Buffett is making massive headways in his effort to give away his wealth.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headway
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Otherwise, Arkansas is 0-4 against other opponents ranked in Quad 1 of the NCAA’s Net rankings, including a 73-66 loss Wednesday night at home to Ole Miss. Calipari’s squads, composed primarily of one-and-done freshmen for more than a decade at Kentucky, typically improve as a season progresses.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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California firefighters have begun to see some progress against the raging wildfires into the fourth day.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
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But none of the deals or technological advances have stopped the losses from piling up at the companies building flying cars.—
Michael Liedtke,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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The chatbot is part of the spy agency’s drive to improve the tools available to C.I.A. analysts and its officers in the field, and to better understand adversaries’ technical advances.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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While financial constraints may prevent immediate resolution, transparency about decision-making processes and clear communication about company finances can help rebuild trust.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Axios can access OpenAI's technology to build its own AI products, processes, and systems.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of the 20th century, the average American lifespan went from roughly 50 to 80 years because of advancements in antibiotics and vaccines.—
Sheila Jaffe,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2025
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But even within this progression of warmer years and ever-intensifying risks to homes, communities and the environment, 2024 stood out in another unwelcome way.—
Raymond Zhong,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, studies have yet to show any significant benefit in reducing the risk of developing or slowing the progression of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for a procession before the funeral on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Headway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headway. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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