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PROGRESSIVES

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Progressives.

Progressives - as an adjective

Favoring or promoting progress

Example: "Progressive schools"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
regressive14

(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
regressive14

Progressives - as a noun

A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continuous tenseimperfect18imperfect tenseprogressive tense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tense5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
liberal9liberalist12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adult6grownup13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Progressives - as an adjective satellite

Favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reform-mindedreformist14

Gradually advancing in extent

(of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position

Example: "Progressive euchre"

Advancing in severity

Example: "Progressive paralysis"

Example Sentences

"The progressives fought for women's suffrage in the early 20th century."
"Many progressives advocate for higher minimum wages."
"The progressives aim to reduce income inequality."
"Some progressives support the legalization of marijuana."
"Many progressives are passionate about environmental conservation."
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Word Game Points

Is PROGRESSIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, progressives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROGRESSIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PROGRESSIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, progressives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROGRESSIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PROGRESSIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, progressives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROGRESSIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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