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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
There’s reason to believe in Knight and Carter’s progress in the 2026 debut and also reason to understand there are still areas of concern. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Holtec will also conduct geologic mapping and collect data as excavation progresses. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
To show how far things have progressed, the Reaper today is regarded as not only obsolescent, but a growing liability. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 And their courtship, which White shoots with a sensuous intimacy, begins with some canoodling at a bar, then progresses into an impulsive hookup during a late session at the office. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Sep. 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
  • The announcement is therefore focused less on changing battery chemistry and more on changing the material and manufacturing process around the battery.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Soundgarden were already a major label band with two albums out when bassist Ben Shepherd joined in 1990, but their new bassist quickly became an integral part of the band’s songwriting process.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of process
Noun
  • This is thought to happen because the social transmission of stories acts like evolution.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Until Monday night, anyway, when the Chiefs blasted Denver 31-10 behind Walker’s 173 yards on 23 carries — including a 60-yard touchdown run on a bold fourth-and-1 that in itself illustrated the abiding evolution of Reid.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolution
Verb
  • The spare was also flat, and the patch kit had grown legs and walked away.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Merz, 70, became Germany's leader 16 months ago with promises to turn around an economy that has barely grown in years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of grow
Verb
  • Drain in a colander and let cool for 10 minutes, or proceed as directed in your recipe.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The whistleblower said that when officers raised concerns about liability for searching the tools against state guidance, agency leaders told them to proceed with the searches anyway.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of proceed
Noun
  • The serial numbers on those documents appeared to align with the sequence of the Blast files, forming a consistent chronological progression.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Tying all this to a generic RPG progression system full of constant but insubstantial upgrades and resources feels more like busywork than anything else.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of progression
Noun
  • COnovate will use the 24-month development contract to advance commercial-scale production of its eCOphite anode material.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In other developments, Ukraine's parliament voted to dismiss Ruslan Kravchenko from the post of prosecutor general Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of development
Verb
  • HiveLink adds resilient networking L3Harris developed HiveLink to provide connectivity across contested operating environments.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The feat would mark a significant milestone as SpaceX works to develop Starship to become the first fully reusable launch vehicle, with both the lower- and upper-stages of the rocket able to fly multiple times.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • The question of who killed Hal still looms, as does whatever the hell is going on with an allegedly jailbroken Sinestro.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Adding value to raw materials, which South Africa already does to a greater extent than its African peers, is the goal of countries across the continent.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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