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

And indeed, no patients with undetectable ctDNA before endocrine therapy progressed. — Allessandra Dicorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

The show has also progressed from a solely in-person experience to one with main-stage panels that are streamed live for fans around the world via YouTube — a move born out of the COVID-19 pandemic-era virtual cons that has stuck. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

The 28-year-old Belorussian has never progressed past the quarterfinals at the event. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

After he was intubated, the doctors ran some tests that determined his disease had progressed significantly in the last month. — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

The lawsuit alleges other fraternity members entered the room as the night progressed. — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Yet as the evening progressed to the main marquee sale, buyer caution and risk aversion became clear. — Hok-Hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The forces moved from longer-range weapons to shorter-range ones as the exercise progressed. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

That process started in the late 2010s and progressed into 2023. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026