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as in process
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
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as in evolution
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the rapid progress of medical science in the last century
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as in to grow
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progress
Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Lusine waved us into an unattended shack, sheltered by tarp walls housing a half-dozen of these works in progress.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
As the investigation progressed, authorities discovered that Santillan had fled Arizona and was spotted in Mississippi, according to police.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Judge Miguel Espinoza both praised and criticized the county’s progress at the hearing, at times applauding the collaboration between stakeholders and at other times questioning whether the Board of Supervisors was allocating enough resources.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Lusine waved us into an unattended shack, sheltered by tarp walls housing a half-dozen of these works in progress.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
While the matter progresses, ICE can continue to operate in the city as is.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
As the investigation progressed, authorities discovered that Santillan had fled Arizona and was spotted in Mississippi, according to police.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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Dan Halden, a spokesperson for the city’s Bureau of Street Services, did not immediately respond Wednesday to questions about the total cost of the tree losses or the replanting process.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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This process helps unlock essential minerals from the rock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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At this stage in its evolution, the central star, the one that’s contracting down on its way to becoming a white dwarf, is only slightly hotter than the Sun is.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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This evolution in our structure is about making sure we are set up sustainably for the long term, with the right clarity, leadership and collaboration across the entire business.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the bloom of illicit pot grows on private land has been demanding California’s attention, a growing problem since voters legalized cannabis in 2016.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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With increasing production complexity and a growing shortage of skilled labor, the Group views Physical AI systems as a robust solution to address gaps in both areas.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gates bought the Xanadu land in 1988 for just $2 million—then proceeded to pour about $63 million into the property, which has 24 bathrooms, but oddly just seven bedrooms.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The arrest and arraignment of Burns initially proceeded as the law intended.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Popov’s current focus in Hawaiʻi includes pilot programs such as short introductory boat routes, beginner lessons with clear progression, and weekend community sessions developed with marinas and hotels.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Referencing the Korean moon jar, a monumental lily and an aerodynamic automotive prototype, the collection traced a progression from origin to transformation to forward motion, proposing innovation as refinement rather than rupture.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, author Preston Fassel has been named CCO, creative director and head of development.—
William Earl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new details mark a significant development in this case.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Early symptoms may also go away within a day, but serious to fatal liver damage can still develop within two to three days.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have developed an electronic skin that allows humanoid robots to distinguish everyday touch from damaging force.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The southern Portuguese city of Alcacer do Sal, about 60 miles from Lisbon, was battling rising waters from the river Sado, with downtown areas flooded and water levels measuring roughly 7 feet high in some places.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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For people that are not tracking what that actually means, that means that ICE can do almost no arrests in the entire country … If a court rules that there’s a final order of removal, they’re removed actually by an administrative warrant, not a judicial warrant.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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