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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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
But as Season 1 progresses, the girls are revealed as being smart, brave and curious.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 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
Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.
—Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Each undergrad class consists of about 400 students, who are split up into eight primary training studios, with six in acting, one in musical theater and one in production and design, and then even smaller groups as training progresses.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Forecasters expect wildfire activity to be above average as summer progresses in California, the Southwest and Great Basin.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
However, as the season progresses and Nia sinks further into the four-under-four abyss, Danny’s behavior is impossible to ignore.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
As the initial work progresses, both companies will evaluate additional applications and opportunities to expand the collaboration.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
There may be more free drops like these as the group stage progresses over the next three weeks, either nationally or locally in any number of the 16 host markets.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Still, as the day progresses, Mercury approaches a square to taskmaster Saturn, which becomes exact very early tomorrow.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Penn Station would remain in operation throughout as the project progresses in phases over about six years.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Storm chances increase as week progresses Rain and storm chances will persist later this week and into the weekend.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Noun
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
But as Season 1 progresses, the girls are revealed as being smart, brave and curious.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 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
Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.
—Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Each undergrad class consists of about 400 students, who are split up into eight primary training studios, with six in acting, one in musical theater and one in production and design, and then even smaller groups as training progresses.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Forecasters expect wildfire activity to be above average as summer progresses in California, the Southwest and Great Basin.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
However, as the season progresses and Nia sinks further into the four-under-four abyss, Danny’s behavior is impossible to ignore.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Verb
Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
As the initial work progresses, both companies will evaluate additional applications and opportunities to expand the collaboration.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
There may be more free drops like these as the group stage progresses over the next three weeks, either nationally or locally in any number of the 16 host markets.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
Still, as the day progresses, Mercury approaches a square to taskmaster Saturn, which becomes exact very early tomorrow.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Penn Station would remain in operation throughout as the project progresses in phases over about six years.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Storm chances increase as week progresses Rain and storm chances will persist later this week and into the weekend.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
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Recent advances in Meta’s multimodal reasoning model, Muse Spark , also helped launch premium subscriptions , including Meta OnePlus and Meta One Premium.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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However, recent advances have enabled scientists to successfully target RAS, marking a shift toward more precise, personalized cancer treatments.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Military experts say the key factor driving Ukraine's recent successes is evolutions in its mid-range drone strike capabilities.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But as the excitement grows in the coming weeks, people are going to want to have a sweet treat or cocktail in celebration of the festivities, and there’s some amazing ones to try across the nation!—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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As excitement grows, local businesses are also embracing the celebration.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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But Cas9 is the actual machine that does the cutting.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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To get the true sense of where contemporary art in Florida stands in 2026, the Orlando survey show does just that.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The agreement reportedly also includes provisions governing future accreditation processes for major sporting events, ensuring workers will not be required to provide the same level of personal information for events such as the Super Bowl or Olympic Games.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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For example, the same antidevelopment permitting processes that hold up energy projects also stymie conservation projects and habitat restoration.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
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The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Qatari mediators left Tehran on Sunday after 17 hours of intensive negotiations, a diplomat briefed on the developments told CBS News.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The agency also highlighted strengthening southerly winds across the western Gulf as the disturbance develops.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Experts say resentment often develops when one daughter quietly takes responsibility for everything while other siblings remain uninvolved.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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After firing the fatal shot, the soldier proceeds to walk back, away from the vehicle, the video shows.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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If the project proceeds to full construction, the existing infrastructure provides the advanced equipment and expertise needed to move the project on a faster timeline, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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