regress
verb (used without object)
to move backward; go back.
has regressed
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present perfectof regress (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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And it hardly appears to be a fluke with an offense that has regressed in back-to-back seasons after winning the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
On the contrary, this return to “A Different World” simultaneously reminds us of how far TV has regressed since the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
After a fine start to the season under new coordinator Kellen Moore, the Chargers offense has regressed and a big reason the team is just 2-3 heading into K.C.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
And in the past two contests, the Storm’s defense has regressed in giving up 99.5 points per game.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
Reviewing the data on Algernon: although he is still in his physical youth, he has regressed mentally.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
