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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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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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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
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Riot Games has revealed a new map for Valorant called Summit, which features a new mechanic with walls that can drop mid round and cut off pathways through the map as a round progresses.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
ABC News, 22 June 2026
But as the match progressed and following Messi’s historic goals, the fans became more spirited.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
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Noun
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said fire crews made significant progress in combating the blaze.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Riot Games has revealed a new map for Valorant called Summit, which features a new mechanic with walls that can drop mid round and cut off pathways through the map as a round progresses.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Verb
Oil prices fell as talks progressed over an end to the Iran war.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
But as the match progressed and following Messi’s historic goals, the fans became more spirited.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin previously said multiple bills related to carriage horses were expected to move through the legislative process.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The backstory The Ranch’s history traces back to the early days of Yellowstone—in which the Ranch had a seat at the table when discussing the formation of the town of Big Sky, the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, and the region’s overall wilderness preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The debate over recess has grown so confusing that recently the American Academy of Pediatrics stepped in and updated its policy statement.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Khat, which is known as Abyssinian tea and African salad, is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, customs officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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For example, data center developers sued Saline Township, Michigan, and Chatham County, North Carolina, seeking to overturn their local zoning decisions, to be able to proceed with data center construction.—
Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Kopercinski proceeded to go the distance, working a perfect seventh and ending with 113 pitches.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Having never progressed from the group stage of a World Cup, Ivory Coast now have a 95 per cent chance of getting to the knockout stage, needing to beat Curacao to guarantee progression to the last-32 stage.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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As a fifth-generation real estate professional and a fourth-generation Laguna Beach native, Stanaland views the sale as a natural progression.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The Union’s move is a small reversal of a decades-long trend away from scholastic sports as a soccer development tool.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Both Kodiak and Aurora are developing self-driving trucks with traditional driver’s components like a steering wheel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The new look, developed with branding firm Turner Duckworth, moves Sam’s Club into a brighter blue, a lowercase wordmark and a diamond that now does more than decorate the name.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Events already relocating elsewhere Davis said the delay has already forced nine events to move and could push as many as 30 more to do the same in 2030.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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