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as in grew
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in proceeded
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progressed
As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The three-times quarter-finalists have not progressed to the last eight since 1954.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
In the oil market, prices dropped in the morning but pared their losses as the day progressed.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
But the Current’s ambitions have progressed rapidly in five years.
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Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City as the World Cup co-hosts progressed to the last-16.
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
At last, in August 2024, a PB KIT D816V mutation test revealed that the ISM had progressed to aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM).
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Shannon Dingey,
Health,
1 July 2026
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The three-times quarter-finalists have not progressed to the last eight since 1954.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
In the oil market, prices dropped in the morning but pared their losses as the day progressed.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
But the Current’s ambitions have progressed rapidly in five years.
—
Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City as the World Cup co-hosts progressed to the last-16.
—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
At last, in August 2024, a PB KIT D816V mutation test revealed that the ISM had progressed to aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM).
—
Shannon Dingey,
Health,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressed
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Instead, her popularity grew steadily before exploding during her breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals as a wild card last spring.
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More than 120 campers and rafters were evacuated from a stretch of the Colorado River over the weekend of June 27 as one of more than a dozen large wildfires grew rapidly in the West.
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Judges at times proceeded with hearings before realizing the asylum seeker wasn’t in the room.
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Darwin issued a preliminary injunction on May 21 blocking enforcement of the regulations while the case proceeded.
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Sandler and Kelce developed a friendship after the Chiefs tight end appeared in Happy Gilmore 2.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
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Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
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One has aged well, whereas the other looks like its breakfast consists of a pack of cigarettes with Cheerios swimming in a bowl of Jack Daniel’s.
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Armani passed away on September 4, aged 91, due to liver failure.
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
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The program matured from a half-hour broadcast to an hourlong ratings heavyweight during Tim Russert's 17 years as moderator.
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Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
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Hall went north alone again in the spring of 1776 as Georgia’s patriot government, which had removed the royal governor in January and taken control of the colony, debated the priorities the colony would pursue at the Congress.
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Senate Budget Committee Vice Chairman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, lamented how the budget process went.
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“Progressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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