Synonyms of progressed

progressed

verb

past tense of progress

1

as in grew

to become mature

generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grew
• developed
• aged
• matured
• grew up
• ripened
• evolved
• blossomed
• softened
• flourished
• bloomed
• flowered
• mellowed
• unfolded
• opened
• burgeoned
• advanced
• got along
• got on
• grayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deteriorated
• declined
• worsened
• degenerated
• sank
• decayed
• waned
• weakened
• faded
• dried
• sagged
• wasted (away)
• drooped
• flagged
• regressed
• withered
• reverted
• wilted
• shriveled
• returned
• lapsed
• retrogressed
• backslid

2

as in proceeded

to move forward along a course

our wedding plans are progressing nicely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proceeded
• did
• came
• went
• marched
• forged
• advanced
• fared
• paced
• came along
• went along
• went off
• got along
• sped
• gained ground
• got on
• accelerated
• approached
• traveled
• pushed
• neared
• passed
• journeyed
• drove
• repaired
• propelled
• fast-forwarded
• wended
• ran
• impelled
• actuated
• took out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remained
• stopped
• stood
• stayed
• checked
• hindered
• halted
• arrested
• impeded
• blocked
• interrupted
• stemmed
• delayed
• suppressed
• obstructed
• slowed (down or up)
• detained
• held back
• hampered
• stalled
• ceased
• inhibited
• repressed
• paused
• balked
• retarded
• waited
• stunted
• nipped
• cramped
• regressed
• let up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of progressed

The Carlson-Vance partnership has generated more conservative blowback over the past few years as Carlson has progressed from skepticism of Israel into anti-Semitism, which Carlson denies. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

The discussions involved outfielder Jackson Merrill, among other prospects, but never progressed. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Reddington’s cross-examinations of Clancy’s health-care providers yielded less and less as the trial progressed. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

The collaboration has now progressed beyond preliminary engineering. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Dion has largely stepped back from performing since canceling her Courage World Tour as her condition progressed. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Settlement and collateral appear to have progressed further, partly because their technical applications are more established. — Nia Bowers, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026

Without the operation, the 48-year-old’s tumor may have progressed and led to him becoming blind. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Rasonque cut the risk of death by 60%, and patients went longer before their disease progressed and before pain and quality of life worsened. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026