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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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As more and more people turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to assist with growing their families, a new report sheds light on just how prevalent this process has become.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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This process releases gas as a byproduct, which can lead to bloating.2 The key to avoiding these side effects is to add fiber to your diet gradually so your body can get used to it.—
Dr. Roshini Raj,
Health,
7 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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Over the second quarter, B2B revenues grew 12.2 percent to total 262.4 million euros.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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To trace their growing influence on Trump, consider Nvidia’s H20 chip.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Hatley asked Bryant to allow the city’s lawsuit to proceed, citing the judge’s previous rulings granting and upholding a temporary restraining order to prevent the facility from accepting detainees.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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Both the single-player campaign and PvP online multiplayer are memorable thanks to a solid progression system and clearly defined starship classes that handle very differently and play distinct roles in the space battles.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The tasting menu comes in two formats: a four-act progression of seven dishes or a longer, twelve-course format.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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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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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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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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