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as in process
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
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as in evolution
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 to grow
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progress
Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While Fils-Aimé and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau who visited Haiti recently tried to convey that progress is taking place on the security font, after the latter visited the grounds of the national palace, incidents like Boyard’s kidnapping have Haitians questioning the messaging.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Supporters call the board an obstacle to progress.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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Noun
And while business and climate conditions globally are unquestionably in various stages of significant stress, his view is that progress doesn't require choosing between feeding the world and healing it.
—Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While Fils-Aimé and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau who visited Haiti recently tried to convey that progress is taking place on the security font, after the latter visited the grounds of the national palace, incidents like Boyard’s kidnapping have Haitians questioning the messaging.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Verb
This assumes full success of Starship, as much of SPCX's launch capacity will be used internally and Falcon 9 will sunset as Starship progresses.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Supporters call the board an obstacle to progress.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin previously said multiple bills related to carriage horses were expected to move through the legislative process.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The backstory The Ranch’s history traces back to the early days of Yellowstone—in which the Ranch had a seat at the table when discussing the formation of the town of Big Sky, the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, and the region’s overall wilderness preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The debate over recess has grown so confusing that recently the American Academy of Pediatrics stepped in and updated its policy statement.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Khat, which is known as Abyssinian tea and African salad, is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, customs officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Adding to the uncertainty, Georgia's Secretary of State's Office and the State Election Board have issued conflicting guidance on how counties should proceed if lawmakers do not act.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Despite the late-night filing in the case, which had been brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, there was no actual emergency; rather, the Department of Justice seized on the moment to make its case that security required the construction to proceed.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Those tests include amyloid and tau PET scans to help detect amyloid plaque and tau tangles in the brain, while allowing for earlier detection and monitoring disease progression, according to the American Brain Foundation.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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These drugs have been shown not only to decrease the risk of development of cancer, but also decrease progression of known cancers.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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This includes streaming video on demand, linear television and studio production, distribution and development.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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Suárez sees her development continuing with the Mercury, along with adjusting to playing her rookie season in the WNBA.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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This is a developing story that will be updated.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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The trick is to do it gradually, so your body has time to recalibrate.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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What to do after writing some of this century’s most devastating songs about the torment of breaking up?—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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