progresses 1 of 2

noun

plural of progress
1
as in advances
forward movement in time or place we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind

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2
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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progresses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of progress
1
as in grows
to become mature generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

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2
as in does
to move forward along a course our wedding plans are progressing nicely

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Recent Examples of progresses
Noun
Those signals often explain why one proposition lands and another does not, why one account progresses and another stalls, or why a market looks attractive but proves difficult to convert. — Danny Philamond, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Pratt & Whitney secured a contract worth more than $10 million in late 2025 to continue maturing the Valox engine design, providing additional funding as development progresses toward hardware testing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 Additionally, the forecast comparison indicates that the pattern may become stronger as winter progresses, with a colder-air pathway developing across parts of the central and eastern United States by January. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026 There are no slam-dunk acquisitions left, but those opportunities could present themselves as the summer or season progresses. — Joe Smith, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Altair will become more prominent as summer progresses, so there's plenty of time to get to know it. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 June 2026 As the six-episode mini-series progresses, however, Niall reveals himself to be the real agent of chaos in this dark tale of men in crisis. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026 So, if debt has become difficult to manage, exploring your debt relief options before a lawsuit progresses may help preserve both your finances and peace of mind. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026 Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Verb
The hot temperatures are expected to persist at least through the weekend, and temperatures may be forecast to be higher as the week progresses, depending on how much influence the heat dome is expected to wield. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 Temperatures will slowly rise each day as the week progresses. — Sean MacAday 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 Another says little before lunch but becomes noticeably sharper as the day progresses, asking better questions and producing stronger ideas when others are beginning to tire. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 That emphasis on preparation mirrors how the program progresses alongside an industry in constant motion. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026 The threat is expected to shift west out of the area as the day progresses. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 If the case progresses, there’s a trial date in February 2027. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 July 2026 As Lyme disease progresses, a patient can get severe headaches; Bell’s Palsy, involving loss of muscle tone or droop in one or both sides of the face; severe arthritis; heart palpitations; and episodes of dizziness or shortness of breath. — Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Planting them in groups or among other plants helps keep them upright, but tall varieties often topple over onto their neighbors as the season progresses. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
  1. advances
  2. evolutions
  3. grows
  4. does
  5. processes
  6. developments
  7. develops
  8. proceeds
Noun
  • Organizations that invest in continuous learning, reskilling and upskilling are better equipped to respond to changing customer expectations, technological advances and economic disruption.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Third-party funding doesn’t only incorporate co-productions but includes the lucrative UK high-end TV tax credit and distributor advances.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Definition of advances
Noun
  • Flanz has the unique distinction of being part of the show’s staff for over 28 years and having seen the many evolutions — on the show, in entertainment and in the culture — that have influenced the series’ direction.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Fast-forward to 2026, and the actress behind Lizzie—aka, Hilary Duff—has gone through several personal and professional evolutions in her lifetime.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
Definition of evolutions
Verb
  • Sidoti looks for artists whose work grows naturally from the garden’s landscape, history and collections.
    — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • As the agents inspect changes, retrieve files and invoke tools, active context grows.
    — Michael Wu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of grows
Verb
  • At the back of this pharmacy is a beloved restaurant that does New Mexico classics like red-and-green chile enchiladas and huevos rancheros.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
  • In his role, Thomas does community outreach with the next generation.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of does
Noun
  • Name the processes that stop if one vendor changes pricing, terms or availability.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Researchers have conducted one of the most comprehensive studies, published recently in Nature Mental Health, on how the autistic brain processes faces.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of processes
Noun
  • Oil prices tends to rise during times of heightened conflict or uncertainty, but are prone to wild swings on new developments and as traders try to profit from that volatility.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which did not back a candidate in this race, declined to comment on the developments.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
Definition of developments
Verb
  • Three phases The plan unfolds in three phases, though the report only develops the first one, focusing on stabilization and emergency measures.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The Vanstone fortune cannot be recouped until Magdalen finally develops a strong emotional intelligence—until her thinking and observation skills grow to match her acting skills, and then begin to work together.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • Betancur is now required to wear an ankle monitor while his immigration case proceeds.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Judge Joan Ericksen denied Farley’s requests but said Zada's lawyers can renew them as the case proceeds in the nation's capital.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of proceeds

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