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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
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
The Academy may well have made significant progress in reforming itself to be more inclusive; several presenters took care to note the 13,000 voting members who chose the winners (and The Weeknd broke his years-long boycott of the Grammys to perform this time).
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
In a recent mass injury update, the Nets said Thomas will continue to progress in individual on-court workouts and is expected to return shortly after the All-Star break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The company is the poster child for corporate America’s change on DEI and direct public commitments to advance progress for Black Americans and racial minorities.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
The Academy may well have made significant progress in reforming itself to be more inclusive; several presenters took care to note the 13,000 voting members who chose the winners (and The Weeknd broke his years-long boycott of the Grammys to perform this time).
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
That means the record progressed by an order of magnitude in 16 weeks, from $156,000 to $1.56 million.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
In a recent mass injury update, the Nets said Thomas will continue to progress in individual on-court workouts and is expected to return shortly after the All-Star break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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The memo, obtained by the Miami Herald, offered guidance about the suspension and the review process launched by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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The director noted that residents didn’t have to wait for debris to be completely cleared to start the building permit application process with their respective city or county.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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This year, the initiative carries even greater significance as two Black quarterbacks prepare to face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans—a historic moment in the sport’s evolution.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2025
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The album, released under Universal Music Latino and co-produced by the young singer-songwriter mostly with Julio Reyes Copello, represents a crucial moment in her artistic and emotional evolution, with a mature, authentic, and reflective proposal.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The bacteria grew so fast that the fungal immune system noticed them—and handily locked them away for disposal.—
Molly Herring,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
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Atwater’s grandfather grew mangoes, watermelon and peas on the lot during Atwater’s childhood.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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My own decision proceeded, not from the functioning of the reasoning mind, but from a revolt of the stomach.—
Robert Pinsky,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
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How did reionization proceed across time and space?—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Last season, the young striker played two games with the first team but his progression did not go any further.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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There weren’t any game breaking glitches that tanked the experience or blocked overall story progression.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Insiders also had the film is in early development.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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In short, the AV industry has consistently prioritized scaling up data collection, headcount, and infrastructure over the development of smarter, more efficient approaches.—
Edwin Olson,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Understanding how polar bears stay warm and dry in the Arctic could help scientists develop alternatives to PFAS-laden anti-ice repellants.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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The five companies that won leases in the Morro Bay and Humboldt County areas are still in the early stages of developing their projects.—
Rob Nikolewski,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Skin scents simply don’t challenge me the way more complex creations do.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Twenty-five percent of adults experiencing homelessness also struggle with a severe mental illness, but so do 20% of all Americans.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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