PROGRESSED Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

progressed

verb

Definition of progressed next

past tense of progress

as in grew

to become mature generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

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as in proceeded

to move forward along a course our wedding plans are progressing nicely

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Recent Examples of progressed The 20-year-old progressed during the offseason, Murton said, making adjustments and finding new ways to improve. —

Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 June 2026 So far, Kikuchi has only progressed to running and weightlifting in his rehab. —

Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026 The group’s plans for its wetlands project have progressed steadily and should be ready for construction in 2028, Shapiro said. —

Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026 Unlike Espart, who was scouted by La Masia for the Under-10s and then progressed to become a graduate of the famous Class of 2007 also containing the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, Virgili had to work hard to reach the top. —

Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Has anything changed or progressed in those relationships that brings you back to Boise now? —

Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026 Haberstroh updated his findings on Tuesday ahead of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, and found that SGA has actually become more prone to falling as the postseason has progressed. —

Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 After first highlighting specifics about the moon base in March, NASA leaders are now preparing to outline how work has progressed toward making the vision a reality. —

Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 May 2026 The 41-year-old died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family. —

Steve Reed, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026

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All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
As the conversation continued, Allie's frustration grew while her mother's responses became increasingly vague.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026