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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
On Wednesday, the WNBA finally offered an update on its progress. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 While progress has been made over the decades, years of construction still lie ahead. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
We are given a glimpse of events and then drawn into a deeper understanding of them as the story progresses. — Deborah Johnson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 That's why many people pair a simple budgeting framework with a budgeting app that automatically tracks spending, categorizes purchases and monitors progress toward savings goals. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 12 Aug. 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
  • However, these materials can be particularly difficult and carbon-intensive to extract and process.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Pentagon has since sought to speed up the process through streamlined reviews and a surge of medical personnel, including Army Reservists sent to help staff screening clinics.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of process
Noun
  • Each one is also a scientific dataset containing information about stars, galaxies, dust, radiation, gravity and the evolution of the universe.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That reveals a lot about someone’s willingness to tolerate and consider new information and their ability to lead an organization’s evolution as needed.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of evolution
Verb
  • At the same time, consumer research shows there’s growing enthusiasm — especially among Gen Z — for affiliating with wellness and longevity-oriented brands.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But the stronger signal is commercial—Jurin has grown almost entirely on inbound interest, having stopped cold outreach in late 2024.
    — Jurin AI Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of grow
Verb
  • Two label departures in three days, both accompanied by explicit reassurances that TWICE group activities will continue unchanged, suggest the transition is proceeding as planned rather than as a rupture.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If Tennessee and Alabama proceed Thursday, six states will have put prisoners to death in 2026.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of proceed
Noun
  • Workers are also falling ill younger and experiencing a more severe and rapid progression of the disease, according to an analysis of the state’s data published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a three-level view distance option; Dave will also be able to fast travel to different NPCs in a specific section of the map, meaning progression is quicker.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of progression
Noun
  • The Australians do provide a men’s and women’s singles berth for a player from the Asia-Pacific region, to foster development in less traditional tennis countries.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of development
Verb
  • The hurricane center has given it 50% odds of developing in the next seven days, and 30% odds over the next 48 hours as of Thursday.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a company has developed surf booties that claim to be barb-resistant — though swimmers are urged to still tread lightly to avoid trampling the rays.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • About how many pounds of fish do each of these strapping, 1,100-lb lads eat per day?
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The episode isn’t quite done, despite leaving off on an explosive note.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
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