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as in advances
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
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as in evolutions
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 grows
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in does
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progresses
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
As the disease of tyranny progresses, citizens may eventually lose the habits of democracy — the art of persuasion and compromise, interpersonal trust, an intolerance for corruption, the spirit of freedom, the ethic of moderation.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The governor issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties, including Tarrant, and warned that the weather conditions will increase in severity as the weekend nears and progresses.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Your skin turns white or blue-gray as frostbite progresses and harms all layers of the skin and tissue beneath it.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Jimenez expressed confidence the ballot measure would continue to gain steam as SEIU-UHW’s campaign progresses.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The model tracks payments in real-time as the fiscal year progresses and acts as fiscal control once institutions begin submitting claims.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Boyce is confident that as the season progresses and more results are in the computer, and as more teams get it together and report all of their results, the accuracy of the rankings will improve.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The casting matches the meathead characters visually, but the disproportionate number of objectively bad thespians on Team Thin Blue Line results in an acting performance disparity that’s sometimes brutal to watch as the fighting progresses.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
As the song progresses, more elements—slow-moving filter sweeps, waltzing arpeggios, a deep and doomy bassline—appear and disappear, moving into the fore of the stereo field before corroding and flaking away.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Some may have been hoping for a more positive outlook, but Dover has a conservative management team that tends to raise estimates as the year progresses.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The technology acts and the work progresses, while real humans remain accountable for decisions without becoming system managers.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs promised to provide more updates on the stadium as the year progresses.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Compare both options carefully, then, to determine not only which will be the most profitable using today's rates but which is more likely to stay profitable as the year progresses.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your capacity to focus grows as today progresses.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
As the season progresses, demand for the Beauty grows beyond what its official provider can offer—something that’s already happened to Ozempic and Mounjaro, whose makers now compete with cheaper gray-market formulas.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
However, each time this tale progresses, the movie cuts away once more, to one of two stories that try desperately to express these very same themes, but crash and burn in the process.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
As the disease of tyranny progresses, citizens may eventually lose the habits of democracy — the art of persuasion and compromise, interpersonal trust, an intolerance for corruption, the spirit of freedom, the ethic of moderation.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The governor issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties, including Tarrant, and warned that the weather conditions will increase in severity as the weekend nears and progresses.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Your skin turns white or blue-gray as frostbite progresses and harms all layers of the skin and tissue beneath it.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Jimenez expressed confidence the ballot measure would continue to gain steam as SEIU-UHW’s campaign progresses.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The model tracks payments in real-time as the fiscal year progresses and acts as fiscal control once institutions begin submitting claims.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Boyce is confident that as the season progresses and more results are in the computer, and as more teams get it together and report all of their results, the accuracy of the rankings will improve.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
The casting matches the meathead characters visually, but the disproportionate number of objectively bad thespians on Team Thin Blue Line results in an acting performance disparity that’s sometimes brutal to watch as the fighting progresses.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
In about two-thirds of patients, the disease rapidly progresses, and coma can strike within five to seven days.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
As the song progresses, more elements—slow-moving filter sweeps, waltzing arpeggios, a deep and doomy bassline—appear and disappear, moving into the fore of the stereo field before corroding and flaking away.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Some may have been hoping for a more positive outlook, but Dover has a conservative management team that tends to raise estimates as the year progresses.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The technology acts and the work progresses, while real humans remain accountable for decisions without becoming system managers.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs promised to provide more updates on the stadium as the year progresses.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Compare both options carefully, then, to determine not only which will be the most profitable using today's rates but which is more likely to stay profitable as the year progresses.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your capacity to focus grows as today progresses.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
As the season progresses, demand for the Beauty grows beyond what its official provider can offer—something that’s already happened to Ozempic and Mounjaro, whose makers now compete with cheaper gray-market formulas.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
Noun
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The showcase highlights advances in multi-robot coordination and suggests how teams of humanoids could be deployed and operated on future manufacturing floors.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Guests can choose to ride their favorite of Eevee’s evolutions, plus Ponyta and Rapidash (and their Galarian forms), on the carousel, and every adorable electric-type powers Pikachu’s spinning ride.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of several recent evolutions in ESPN’s distribution strategy, as the company balances digital growth with cable dominance—and tries to maintain fan support along the way.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The game cannot be obviously scripted, but a little controversy drives social media conjecture that builds engagement around a trending topic, while broadcasts show a blown call from every angle as the spectacle grows.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bernegger makes the claim by pointing out the state's voter list typically only grows.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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When an older condo building sits on valuable land in a desirable neighborhood, like Biscayne 21 does, developers often see it as an opportunity to tear down the old and replace it with a newer, more profitable luxury condo building.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Growth required systems and processes that protected the founder’s core values and vision.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The research team, led by Tianyi Ma, a professor at the School of Science at RMIT, combined the carbon removal and conversion processes into a single step, thereby reducing energy use and the complexity of deploying this process.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The county commissioners will hold a public hearing on the plan for Comanche Circle, and separately consider putting a temporary pause on these types of big developments.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Market watchers will be keeping an eye on the developments in Iran this week after widespread protests were met with a violent crackdown by the Iranian authorities.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cross said frostbite develops in stages.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead, the reaction proceeds through a cascade of events.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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