1
as in grew
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in proceeded
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of progressed
The philosopher progressed—odd word!
—
Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
However, the very fact that these reports feel too routine to cover is a testament to how far climate change has progressed, even just in the past decade.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Two teams, Iraq and DR Congo, automatically progressed to the final round based on FIFA’s World Rankings.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Sullivan had gotten advances on Waddle, but nothing that progressed far, in Indianapolis.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Doctronic, which describes itself as the world’s most popular AI doctor, plans to use the funding to expand hiring to keep up with growth that has progressed at a breakneck pace.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
In the last few visits at CSU, he's really progressed in terms of his challenges with his tasks both here and at home.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
He’s progressed to the next version of himself.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
As the game progressed, the Lakers’ intensity increased.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
However, the very fact that these reports feel too routine to cover is a testament to how far climate change has progressed, even just in the past decade.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Two teams, Iraq and DR Congo, automatically progressed to the final round based on FIFA’s World Rankings.
—José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Sullivan had gotten advances on Waddle, but nothing that progressed far, in Indianapolis.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Doctronic, which describes itself as the world’s most popular AI doctor, plans to use the funding to expand hiring to keep up with growth that has progressed at a breakneck pace.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
In the last few visits at CSU, he's really progressed in terms of his challenges with his tasks both here and at home.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
He’s progressed to the next version of himself.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
As the game progressed, the Lakers’ intensity increased.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressed
Verb
-
Dallas-Fort Worth’s population grew by 123,557, second nationally behind the Houston metro area, which gained 126,720.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Mecklenburg grew by the most residents in that span, at 26,554.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Altman and other OpenAI executives have for years stressed that compute is a major bottleneck for the company, which has proceeded to raise astronomical sums of cash, including $110 billion earlier this year, with $50 billion coming from Amazon.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
-
He was rammed in overtime by Preds left winger Filip Forsberg, who proceeded to fly the puck behind Spencer Knight (30 saves) for the game-winning goal.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Yet University City has never developed the kind of independent dining culture that has flourished in other parts of Charlotte.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Using this insight, the researchers developed design guidelines to reduce these defects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
-
The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The Metropolitan Police said the two men, aged 45 and 47, were arrested in London on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and that both have been taken to a police station in the city for questioning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Alarmingly, suicide rates among young people aged 10 to 24 rose sharply between 2007 and 2021, spiking at 62 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
-
All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The same thing happened in late 2022, when the loan originally matured, or needed to be paid off.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Both organizations expressed their gratitude toward one another for the partnership while the board’s resources and ability to self-govern matured, and both remain committed to the Harambee neighborhood.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Where the suspect went after the attack is still unclear.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
-
The suspicious package went undiscovered for nearly a week, but the investigation developed very quickly after it was found on March 16, Kehoe said.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Progressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
