Procession and Regression

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Procession noun - Forward movement in time or place.

Usage example: watched the constant procession of cars headed out of the city at the start of the weekend

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Regression is an antonym for procession.

Regression noun - The act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior.

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Procession is an antonym for regression.

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