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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
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.
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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.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said fire crews made significant progress in combating the blaze.
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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.
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Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
Oil prices fell as talks progressed over an end to the Iran war.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
But as the match progressed and following Messi’s historic goals, the fans became more spirited.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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The book traces the fictitious Yeoman family’s evolution over generations from self-sufficient homesteaders to participants in global markets.
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The exhibition offers an immersive look at the Italian jeweler’s evolution since its founding in Milan in 1967, tracing how the brand reshaped contemporary jewelry through innovative design, craftsmanship, color and advertising while championing women who buy jewelry for themselves.
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With the market for robots expected to grow rapidly over the years, the demand for data collection is soaring.
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Even though the Canadians cannot meet Switzerland's physical aggression, their growing confidence has rattled the opponents mentally.
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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.
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Kopercinski proceeded to go the distance, working a perfect seventh and ending with 113 pitches.
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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.
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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.
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.
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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.
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Both Kodiak and Aurora are developing self-driving trucks with traditional driver’s components like a steering wheel.
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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.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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