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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
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Details of the deal published on Thursday take aim at several EU climate policies, including new rules for how companies operating in Europe must establish and report progress on plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their own operations and across their supply chains.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
And Ward's just kind of progressing through the system.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The progress of Translate and other apps like it in offering real-time translation in a variety of foreign languages has already led to suggestions that people will find the entire idea of learning other languages obsolete.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Details of the deal published on Thursday take aim at several EU climate policies, including new rules for how companies operating in Europe must establish and report progress on plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their own operations and across their supply chains.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Grant, Phillips and Biggers are all progressing at a respectable rate, and each should be capable of handling 400 snaps a piece for this defense, playing next to Sieler, who has produced back-to-back 10 sack seasons..
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
And Ward's just kind of progressing through the system.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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But winemaking is a gritty, hands-on process—rooted in farming, not formality.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Migrant children who arrive in the United States without a parent or guardian are classified as unaccompanied minors and sent to a shelter managed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement until they can be placed with a family member or foster home, a process outlined in federal law.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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At the heart of this evolution remains The Roots of Wisdom Apprenticeship, a two-year, four-semester program rooted in tradition.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Hardcore is usually seen as a springboard to maturity despite a pattern of evolution over its four-decade history.—
Chris R. Morgan,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Reports were growing more grim, and the body count was rising.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Department of Transportation created the classification of low-speed vehicles in 1998 in response to growing public interest in using golf carts to make short trips and conflict over their legality in state, local and federal law.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After 30 minutes, top with the frozen tater tots and proceed as directed.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Attorneys are also asking the court to allow Planned Parenthood to keep receiving Medicaid payments as the case proceeds.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
22 Aug. 2025
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Wen: There are a variety of treatments that can help patients improve symptoms, slow the progression of disease, reduce the risk of exacerbations and improve overall quality of life.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Medical care is also supported by scientists from many disciplines who research the progression and treatment of disease.—
Abigail Folberg,
The Conversation,
27 Aug. 2025
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Reach growth and development reporter Matthew Glowicki at mglowicki@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4000.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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More: Despite efforts, MATC employees say college has struggled to tackle discrimination on campus Cleo Krejci covers K-12 education and workforce development as a Report For America corps member based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Over the last decade or so, there's been more research into hyperpigmentation — which can show up as dark spots or patches — and melasma, a condition where brown or bluish-gray patches develop on the skin.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Royals continue to develop Bergert with each start.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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In the same brown-on-golden-yellow as before, the replacement was the name of the restaurant against a horizontal background whose shape was supposed to connote a barrel, but really didn't until someone told you.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While doing so, Oasis had built early momentum with strong consumer involvement creating repeat sales and brand advocacy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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