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noun

ˈprä-grəs How to pronounce progress (audio)
Definition of progressnext
1
as in process
forward movement in time or place we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind

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2
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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progress

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verb

prə-ˈgres How to pronounce progress (audio)
1
as in to grow
to become mature generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

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2
as in to proceed
to move forward along a course our wedding plans are progressing nicely

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Recent Examples of progress
Noun
In this snapshot captured by Perseverance, the rover looked back at its progress, capturing its own tracks pressed into the planet's dusty surface. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Hopes for progress ramped up only this summer as the rapidly accelerating capabilities of LLMs catapulted them to the forefront of research-level math. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
Anthropic said a candidate could enter human trials as early as late 2028 if development progresses successfully. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 But as the season progresses, what Postava showed in a four-period sample out West is encouraging, should Detroit need him again due to injury or want to give him a longer look at some point. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for progress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
  1. process
  2. evolution
  3. grow
  4. proceed
  5. progression
  6. development
  7. develop
  8. do
Noun
  • Those who had hip replacement reportedly experienced less anxiety and depression and were more satisfied with the recovery process.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Her approach often embraces the ancient process of using botanical forms and organic plants as the blueprint for new design.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of process
Noun
  • The study continued that natural selection, genetic drift, and recombination biases shape the evolution of nonribosomal peptides, a class of compounds used in antibiotics such as penicillin, as well as toxins.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The cutting-edge building details the city’s evolution from a humble fishing village to a bustling metropolis with over 18 million residents.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of evolution
Verb
  • The bank also expects revenue to grow annually through 2028, targeting 5% growth that year compared with 2027, excluding notable items and on a constant currency basis.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The vote, which had been scheduled for last week, was delayed after two days of deliberations because of growing wariness among Egyptians concerned about an intervention in Yemen's long-running conflict.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of grow
Verb
  • Trump proceeded to defend the White House renovation for an additional five-odd minutes before delivering Obama a message directly.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Officials with a state hospital previously found Brown incapable to proceed in both state and federal cases against him in the August 2025 stabbing.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of proceed
Noun
  • There should be visibility into how progression happens, what triggers the next step and how value will be shared as the firm grows.
    — Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The progression from vessel impact to environmental damage is clear to see in many cases, said Brian Barnes, who is part of a group of satellite oceanographers at the University of South Florida analyzing the effects of this war from afar.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of progression
Noun
  • Concerns over disruptions to oil flows have kept a geopolitical risk premium embedded in crude prices, with traders closely monitoring developments in the region.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The statement said development work could continue on the property once the court proceedings have concluded.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of development
Verb
  • The fact that Haslem became a mentor for Adebayo and developed a close friendship with him during their six seasons as Heat teammates made the moment especially meaningful.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The findings, published in Nature Sensors, build on years of work developing interfaces that allow prosthetic devices to respond more like natural limbs.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • There are rippling gasps, drums, strings, sax, a vaguely Latin guitar, a sample of a woman talking about getting her hair done.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Sellers who have the option to pull their listing off the market are generally doing so.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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