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Recent Examples of progressively
As participants' speed and accuracy improved, the training got progressively more difficult.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Getting worse China’s property slump progressively worsened throughout 2025.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
As more EVs flood the market—even during this downtime of sorts—things get progressively more interesting in this segment.
—Cyril Soliman, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of criss-crossing the country for the group-stage games, teams will advance in the tournament and move progressively closer to the knockout rounds held at the Rose Bowl.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
For the most part, Raimi is here to have sick, progressively more twisted fun.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Semiconductor manufacturing is progressively becoming more complex.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Speaking to The National, Azza Al Suwaidi, deputy chief executive of Etihad Rail Mobility, said the first phase will see trains operating between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as well as connecting east to Fujairah, with further routes, stations, and connections rolling out progressively through 2026.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, recent trials have enrolled progressively fewer Black patients.
—Yehoda Martei, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Getting worse China’s property slump progressively worsened throughout 2025.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
As more EVs flood the market—even during this downtime of sorts—things get progressively more interesting in this segment.
—Cyril Soliman, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of criss-crossing the country for the group-stage games, teams will advance in the tournament and move progressively closer to the knockout rounds held at the Rose Bowl.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
For the most part, Raimi is here to have sick, progressively more twisted fun.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Semiconductor manufacturing is progressively becoming more complex.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Speaking to The National, Azza Al Suwaidi, deputy chief executive of Etihad Rail Mobility, said the first phase will see trains operating between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as well as connecting east to Fujairah, with further routes, stations, and connections rolling out progressively through 2026.
—Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, recent trials have enrolled progressively fewer Black patients.
—Yehoda Martei, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressively
Adverb
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In recent years, parents have increasingly resorted to filing complaints with the state, alleging that their school districts violated federal disability law.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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Both Bloom’s and Brick’s physical devices may also give them an edge with young people who increasingly prefer the analog over the digital.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Flick was wary of the youngster experiencing a setback, given recent cases involving other young players and preferred to bring him back gradually.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over centuries, silt gradually pushed the shoreline further away, contributing to Ephesus’ abandonment by the time of the Ottoman era in the 15th century.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Progressively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressively. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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