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

As the campaign progressed, Raman gave different answers about her timeline for replacing the police chief. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

As his Parkinson’s disease progressed (he was officially diagnosed in 1984), Williams became Ali’s primary caregiver. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026

Barclays analysts said the results exceeded investor expectations and suggested Rina-S could offer an alternative for patients ineligible for AbbVie's competing treatment Elahere, or whose cancer had progressed after receiving it. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

While the impact of the circular economy on job growth has progressed, that expansion slowed significantly during the period of 2019-2024 as compared to 2014-2019. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

As the campaign progressed, other groups, including Pritzker’s PAC and Everytown for Gun Safety, the gun control group backed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, took over those reservations. — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Cruz’s costume was layered intentionally to reveal more about her as the story progressed. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Orlando was able to do a better job limiting the Celtics on those extra chances as the game progressed when Boston only scored two second-chance points the rest of the game. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

By the time Blue Bloods wrapped after 293 episodes, Estes’ Jamie had progressed from aimless Harvard graduate, to NYPD rookie, to one of the force’s most venerable sergeants. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026