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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
Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Nevertheless, the outsized power, influence, and resources the U.S. offers are still needed if lasting progress is to be achieved.
—Miles P. J. Windsor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At his best, he's been one of the keys to the Mets' success, but his recent struggles, combined with his new career-high in innings, makes for an interesting storyline to follow as the season progresses.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This, after all, has been the story of human progress.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Nevertheless, the outsized power, influence, and resources the U.S. offers are still needed if lasting progress is to be achieved.
—Miles P. J. Windsor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
As the system progresses, these pathways interfere: Incorrect paths cancel out, while correct ones are amplified.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At his best, he's been one of the keys to the Mets' success, but his recent struggles, combined with his new career-high in innings, makes for an interesting storyline to follow as the season progresses.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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But behind the brand deals, designer outfits and elaborate costumes, the process was taking a toll.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Counsell pointed to Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates as an example of where the right process hasn’t converted into results for Tucker.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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This year’s Next Billion-Dollar Startups tells a story of evolution: not just in valuation potential, but in how startups are getting there.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The California Surf Museum will present the Silver Skater Award to eight skateboarders who have made significant contributions to the culture and evolution of skateboarding.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Here’s what else to know about the growing force on the ground in Washington.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Tensions rise as their personal conflicts unfold, while the town grows increasingly hostile toward them and the idea of opening multiple graves at once.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Tate didn't budge and Hall proceeded to put on stunning displays of GOP unity.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Miami Hurricanes have a long history of producing tight ends who have strong college careers and then proceed to the NFL.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The five temperance habits, along with all character development, follow a progression through five levels.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But there has to be some level of progression without diluting the iconic-ness of Wednesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Randy Tucker No matter how big or small, every development project must start somewhere, and Avondale residents now know where one of the newest developments coming to their neighborhood will begin.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Set to begin production by year-end, the development comes as the kingdom looks to ramp up gas production for domestic use in order to free up more crude oil for sale abroad.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The new owner of the property, at 1414-1420 N. Phillips Ave., plans to develop a five-story building with 22 apartments and 3,600 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Understanding the physics allowed scientists to develop algorithms that use TEMPO’s data to infer the smoke plume's altitude and map its 3D movement in nearly real time.—
Jun Wang,
Space.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In 2024-2025 the lodge stayed open for the winter, doing events like winemaker dinners.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Russia has a 50-year goal, to re-unite parts of the old Soviet Union; Ukraine has a more immediate goal, to stop the war and not give up any territory to do so.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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