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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
Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Additional investors may join as the round progresses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Other investors are expected to join as the round progresses, OpenAI said.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
OpenAI expects to bring on additional investors as the funding round progresses.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Whooping cough often starts with mild, cold-like symptoms and progresses into something more severe.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Feb. 2026
Once the cycle is complete, the washer usually drains the dirty water and progresses to the regular wash cycle.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As time progresses, tidal forces between the stars can draw them closer, accelerating their precession and causing an orbiting planet's precession to slow.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
In terms of lensing, Caswill and Ives soften the imagery as the film progresses in order to reflect the growing bond between the two lovers.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
If the rollout progresses as expected, the qualification of the Cornerstone Cell could mark an important step in bringing solid-state batteries from experimental development into practical commercial use across multiple industries.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Future closures will be announced and scheduled as the project progresses.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
As the night progresses, storms may organize into lines, which could shift the main hazard toward damaging gusts while still leaving a low but real risk for tornadoes.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Still, as the year progresses and with a new Federal Reserve chairman in line for later in the spring, Fed rates can and likely will change (there's just a 59% chance rates will remain the same by the conclusion of the June meeting, for example, according to the CME Group).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
All of that can be dealt with as the season progresses though.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
As the season progresses, gradually reduce the amount used as the end of August nears.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
As the class progresses and people generate body heat, the cold-blooded friends take advantage of it, snuggling closer.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Additional investors may join as the round progresses.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Other investors are expected to join as the round progresses, OpenAI said.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
OpenAI expects to bring on additional investors as the funding round progresses.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Whooping cough often starts with mild, cold-like symptoms and progresses into something more severe.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Feb. 2026
Once the cycle is complete, the washer usually drains the dirty water and progresses to the regular wash cycle.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As time progresses, tidal forces between the stars can draw them closer, accelerating their precession and causing an orbiting planet's precession to slow.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
In other words, in this context, looking ahead in the game, anticipating problems, coming up with solutions in the moment, and adopting new strategies as the game progresses.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
In terms of lensing, Caswill and Ives soften the imagery as the film progresses in order to reflect the growing bond between the two lovers.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
If the rollout progresses as expected, the qualification of the Cornerstone Cell could mark an important step in bringing solid-state batteries from experimental development into practical commercial use across multiple industries.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Future closures will be announced and scheduled as the project progresses.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
As the night progresses, storms may organize into lines, which could shift the main hazard toward damaging gusts while still leaving a low but real risk for tornadoes.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Still, as the year progresses and with a new Federal Reserve chairman in line for later in the spring, Fed rates can and likely will change (there's just a 59% chance rates will remain the same by the conclusion of the June meeting, for example, according to the CME Group).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
All of that can be dealt with as the season progresses though.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
As the season progresses, gradually reduce the amount used as the end of August nears.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
Noun
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Despite population growth, technological advances and the addition of branch locations, the operating budget has remained flat since 2001.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, even the most promising medical advances can only improve health if people are willing to use them.—
Dannell D. Boatman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While there were evolutions and design improvements in the late 20th century, significant innovation has happened since the 2010s.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Inevitably, however, the result feels like the character evolutions, machinations, and plot pivots of an entire series of the show compressed desperately into 112 minutes.—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Comfort grows as the instinctive Moon centers your 4th House of Home and Family, bringing attention to routines that shelter you from the world’s noise.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The list gradually grows in complexity as the narrator gets older.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jackie Oates does a wonderful job with her beautiful voice and violin.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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More comparable to Barça's democratic model are fellow Spanish clubs Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, and Portuguese majors Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon, which have leadership elections, while not holding the same rank as Barça does as an elite soccer club.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The overlap in processes for public information release and state takeovers in Texas is a fairly new concept.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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No matter the cause—diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis, autoimmune conditions, or something else—all kidney disease progresses over time, so scientists hypothesized that there must be common underlying processes.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, there have been many positive developments thus far.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the developments since the FOMC’s last meeting, Boston College economics professor Brian Bethune said the Fed’s dilemma has not changed.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Joel, who has spoken publicly about her experience with endometriosis, brought her own doctor, Tamer Seckin, to discuss the common, painful condition, in which thick tissue develops outside of the uterus.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The wind carries pollen from a male flower to a female flower, and if all goes well, months later, an acorn develops.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The preliminary injunction will remain in effect while the lawsuit proceeds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, Douglas County District Judge James McCabria declined to grant a temporary restraining order against the law while the case proceeds.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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