1
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
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Excellent progress is being made to put the fire out quickly.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
But as design work progresses on the future park, the latest cost estimate has emerged at $315 million — nearly $100 million more than the last estimate from 2023.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Visit the link below to donate, get involved, and be a part of pushing for progress.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Excellent progress is being made to put the fire out quickly.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those without symptoms should still be treated to stop the disease from progressing.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
But as design work progresses on the future park, the latest cost estimate has emerged at $315 million — nearly $100 million more than the last estimate from 2023.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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During a tour at Turning Point USA’s Phoenix headquarters last October, staff described the evolution from a Chicago garage startup to a sprawling campus funded by donors in 2018.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Eldridge insists that this evolution isn’t hypothetical.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their curiosity grew after the highest DNA match was found linked to a family line in Romania.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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American craft beer, for example, has grown over the last 30 years to take nearly 15% of US beer sales by volume.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has pitched the short-term extension as a way to keep the government open so negotiations can proceed on fuller budget talks and cross-party negotiations on the expiring Obamacare subsidies.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Epstein reference in this week’s new lawsuit might give the Times an opening to question Trump about the matter if the case proceeds to the deposition phase.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lifestyles changes such as eating better, being more physically active and abstaining from alcohol may halt or even reverse the progression of MASH.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This allows the wingers to block passes into wide areas while also preventing progression through the centre of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some kinds of difficulty are essential for mental development, just as physical resistance is essential for building muscle.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consider how closed captioning, originally developed for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, now benefits millions in noisy environments or when audio isn't available.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Drought concerns in the Midwest and Northeast Widespread moderate drought has developed recently in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, where precipitation during August was well below normal (rainfall deficits of 3 to 5 inches).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to higher rates and fewer terms, Rocket also charges closing costs, which Third Federal does not.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is done through communication of leadership goals.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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