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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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
Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
As your career progresses and your needs change, some relationships may naturally fade while new ones emerge.
—Sherry Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the filming progresses, Ben begins to suspect the filmmakers may have ulterior motives as a secret from his past threatens to resurface.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As August progresses, the Atlantic remains active, and officials urge preparedness for inland flooding and tornadoes following landfall events.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Duchenne, the most common form of muscular dystrophy, begins with muscle weakness and damage and progresses over time.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 10 Aug. 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Several episodes have already released with more coming as the season progresses.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But as the year progresses, carmakers are not expected to offer a lot of deals, said Cox Automotive executive analyst Erin Keating.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
As the novel progresses, the twins’ search for the animal becomes a pursuit of not just a generous bounty but also a restoration to order.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
As the book progresses, the history becomes harder to ignore and harder to justify away.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Sarcoptic mange progresses quickly, especially in the immunocompromised.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
As your career progresses and your needs change, some relationships may naturally fade while new ones emerge.
—Sherry Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the filming progresses, Ben begins to suspect the filmmakers may have ulterior motives as a secret from his past threatens to resurface.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As August progresses, the Atlantic remains active, and officials urge preparedness for inland flooding and tornadoes following landfall events.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Duchenne, the most common form of muscular dystrophy, begins with muscle weakness and damage and progresses over time.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Critical to healthy pregnancy outcomes, these hormones provide insights into how a pregnancy progresses.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Several episodes have already released with more coming as the season progresses.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But as the year progresses, carmakers are not expected to offer a lot of deals, said Cox Automotive executive analyst Erin Keating.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
As the novel progresses, the twins’ search for the animal becomes a pursuit of not just a generous bounty but also a restoration to order.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
As the book progresses, the history becomes harder to ignore and harder to justify away.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The director thrives on these kinds of connections, planting her themes like a tree whose roots spread deeper and wider as the movie progresses.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The org chart becomes clearer as the season progresses, but that also involves both Ken and Esmeralda’s subplots drifting away from the main action.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Sarcoptic mange progresses quickly, especially in the immunocompromised.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
Noun
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Thanks to advances in the category—stronger adhesive, sleeker designs, more varied sizing—fake nails have never looked better and lasted longer.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liquid-fuel challenges and advances Liquid-fuel ICBMs are known for their heavy payloads and extended range but are traditionally difficult to maintain in a constant state of readiness.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guns are fun evolutions of what’s come before.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Sky Rover rooftop tent (RTT) clearly shares some DNA with the top floor of the Safari cruisin' Wingman but also brings a few changes, evolutions and additions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shareholders deserve a board that grows their capital.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the plant grows, the roots reach downward toward the water.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Charleston doesn’t do seasons the way the rest of America does.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Precision meets material innovation Advanced lasers needed to imprint such tiny formats already exist, Tsapatsis explained, but the challenge has been finding materials and processes capable of handling ever-smaller microchips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were major developments this week in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The island already has a winning blend of natural beauty, community and adventure, but now a cruise terminal, airport expansions and larger resort developments are on the way.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the attack develops, Doku’s role allows Foden to carry the ball forward, before switching the play to Bernardo down the right flank.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Epstein reference in this week’s new lawsuit might give the Times an opening to question Trump about the matter if the case proceeds to the deposition phase.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the meeting proceeds, any recommendations made should be rejected as lacking legitimacy given the seriousness of the allegations and the current turmoil in CDC leadership.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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