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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

regress

/rɪˈɡrɛs/ verb · British & US
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What does regress mean?

verb

To return to a previous state or condition, or to move backward in a process or series of events. To become less advanced or less developed.

Example

"The company's profits began to regress as the economy slowed down."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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