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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
Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The bromance between Trump and Putin hasn’t resulted in Ukraine ceasefire progress.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Brimming with character, capital city Muscat is home to cultural attractions that offer a glimpse at the country’s profound connection to its heritage while embracing a nuanced approach to modern progress.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Verb
Use a granular slow-release at planting time, which should last for a month or more, then a water-soluble type in your watering can every week or so as the season progresses.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
The bromance between Trump and Putin hasn’t resulted in Ukraine ceasefire progress.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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As the director of printing technology at Alquist 3D his videos, showing the process of 3D -homes being built, get views in the tens of millions of views.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The Panthers have trust in themselves, in their process, in their routine.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The case is one of many discoveries of relatively recent biological adaptation that could upend a long-standing idea about the evolution of our species.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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With over 30 years of experience in the automotive finance industry, Franz has witnessed firsthand the evolution of vehicle ownership transitioning to leasing.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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All three were still actively growing, Ramsay said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The bigger picture is this: Moderna is part of a growing movement toward enterprise models that favor systems thinking over functional optimization.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The Novavax decision suggests the Trump administration may already have decided how to proceed in advance of that meeting.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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What else to know as the Hockey Canada trial moves on: The case will now proceed as a judge-only trial, with Carroccia responsible for hearing evidence and coming to a verdict.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Finishing top will ensure progression to the competition’s semi-finals, while a top-two finish guarantees a place League A for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and a more straightforward qualification route.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Researchers at Stanford have also developed digital twins to understand the progression of cardiovascular diseases and the potential effectiveness of interventions.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Since then, a growing number of mainstream politicians and pundits in South Korea have advocated for the development of the country’s own nuclear weapons as a way of lessening its reliance on U.S. protection.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Her focus was on international studies and on international sustainable development.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Something borrowed, something blue As Xu worked to develop a technology that could revolutionize surgical care for people with advanced-stage cancer, Elissa graduated from high school and went on to study journalism and electronic media at Eastern Michigan University.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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But, for the last 30 years, the US has still been an active participant in ISA negotiations aimed at developing industry regulations in a Mining Code, according to Carvalho.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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The characters are too one-dimensional to care about — though we’re sporadically asked to do just that — yet at the same time their cartoonishness isn’t treated with enough gusto to actually be fun.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Those looking to secure a board now can do so for early bird rates.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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