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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
Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Gardening is all about progress, not perfection, and every grower makes a few mistakes from time to time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Stanley Richards, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
At that point Mars will be almost due north at 35 degrees high, as the evening progresses both planets will be more prominent.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Bruins early offseason fan survey Sign in to Google to save your progress.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Gardening is all about progress, not perfection, and every grower makes a few mistakes from time to time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
The research documents progress on the critical agenda of racial justice.
—Stanley Richards, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
At that point Mars will be almost due north at 35 degrees high, as the evening progresses both planets will be more prominent.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic Church has existed, with the current procedure a combination of ancient traditions and modern updates as recent as 2013, reflecting changes instituted by Pope Benedict XVI.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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No contact with the outside world is allowed during the process: Phones are removed, and the room is checked for listening devices.—
Paolo Armelli,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Among Zhang’s expansive portfolio, three standout projects capture his artistic evolution and deeper purpose: Dancing with a Jellyfish, Aesthetics from Africa, and Mirror: Truth or Lie.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Flair, a top star in WWE's women's division, appears to be on the cusp of a significant character evolution following her recent high-stakes match at WrestleMania 41.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the late 1960s, some physicists speculated that singularities might be surrounded by a region of churning chaos, where space and time haphazardly grow and shrink.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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This tree definitely has a flair for the dramatic, performing well throughout the South, displaying flowers up to 1 foot wide, growing as tall as 80 feet (depending on selection), featuring glossy evergreen foliage, and exuding a captivating scent that draws your attention.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another legal challenge to Trump's order brought by 19 Democratic state attorneys general in federal court in Massachusetts is proceeding separately, though the government has asked for that case to be moved to Washington, D.C., to be consolidated with the one before Kollar-Kotelly.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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That said, proceed with a little common sense here.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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The 18-year-old Salas is expected to start a hitting progression this week.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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That’s a natural career progression for a 37-year-old coach with a great reputation across baseball and a potential future as a bench coach or manager.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This interest in hair restoration procedures has led to the expansion of the hair restoration industry and to the development of new and innovative treatments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Brentwood’s narrow canyons resist oversized development, and its village-scale retail discourages party-bus invasions.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Every formula at Holos is developed, tested, and manufactured in its own facility, allowing the brand to ensure the quality of the products from batch to batch.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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All the cuts, Hazelton says, may slow or end the progress that's been made in developing weather and climate models.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Svalbard is governed by a 1920 treaty that gives over 40 countries, including Russia, China and the U.S., equal rights to live and do business there.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Once you're done, gently rinse away all shaving cream with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel. 7.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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