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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
Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
This nation, conceived in liberty, remains a work in progress.
—Ari Hart, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Even the railway, which China has been pushing to finance with loans for years, has barely progressed beyond early stages of discussion.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
How the condition originates, progresses, and responds to treatment can also vary a good deal among people.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
This nation, conceived in liberty, remains a work in progress.
—Ari Hart, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Conclusion: Balancing Innovation and Prudence in a Rapidly Evolving Market
Stablecoins have progressed from a curiosity in the cryptocurrency world to a significant force in the global financial system.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Even the railway, which China has been pushing to finance with loans for years, has barely progressed beyond early stages of discussion.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
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The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic Church has existed, with the current procedure a combination of ancient traditions and modern updates as recent as 2013, reflecting changes instituted by Pope Benedict XVI.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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No contact with the outside world is allowed during the process: Phones are removed, and the room is checked for listening devices.—
Paolo Armelli,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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This evolution highlights the need to reimagine traditional processes—not simply digitize existing ones—so that AI becomes a proactive partner in decision-making and everyday operations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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News of the evolution of an already perilous threat that can bypass 2FA protections that both Google and Microsoft have in place is, therefore, naturally of huge concern.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Every neighborhood deserves safe streets, quality services, thriving businesses, and places where families can grow with dignity.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs are concerning consumers Trade issues are a significant and growing concern for consumers, the Kearney survey said.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another legal challenge to Trump's order brought by 19 Democratic state attorneys general in federal court in Massachusetts is proceeding separately, though the government has asked for that case to be moved to Washington, D.C., to be consolidated with the one before Kollar-Kotelly.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Since 2022, the Ukrainian government has proceeded systematically to expropriate the assets of these companies, diminishing the interests of private investors, and, in the end, decreasing the amount of energy actually produced.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, slowing the progression of vision loss is key.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, there is a continuous rise in prostate-specific antigen (PSA), indicating disease progression.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Thursday interest rate lift is therefore as a largely technical adjustment following the March developments, according to Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every formula at Holos is developed, tested, and manufactured in its own facility, allowing the brand to ensure the quality of the products from batch to batch.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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All the cuts, Hazelton says, may slow or end the progress that's been made in developing weather and climate models.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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