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as in advances
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
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as in evolutions
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the rapid progress of medical science in the last century
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as in grows
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in does
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progresses
Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As time progresses, tidal forces between the stars can draw them closer, accelerating their precession and causing an orbiting planet's precession to slow.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Saks Global will close more stores as its bankruptcy restructuring progresses.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Letter writer kept cancer diagnosis private to avoid people’s reactions, but that plan is faltering as illness progresses.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2026
As February progresses here in 2026, the brightest planet in the night sky, Venus, will begin to rise in the western skies just after sunset.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
However, each time this tale progresses, the movie cuts away once more, to one of two stories that try desperately to express these very same themes, but crash and burn in the process.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
As the disease of tyranny progresses, citizens may eventually lose the habits of democracy — the art of persuasion and compromise, interpersonal trust, an intolerance for corruption, the spirit of freedom, the ethic of moderation.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The governor issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties, including Tarrant, and warned that the weather conditions will increase in severity as the weekend nears and progresses.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Koko Nakajima, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Rodrigues said Parkinson’s is one of those diseases that progresses over time.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Refund sizes likely to expand Refunds will likely grow in size as tax season progresses.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Here's what to know about the case, including a motion hearing that could affect how the trial progresses.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
As the story progresses, the kids grow physically and in their relationships.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Liz Lemley falls on the landing of her second jump in her semifinal, so Australia's Jakara Anthony progresses to the gold medal run against Kauf.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
As the week progresses, a front of Arctic air will trek through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast and is set to bring snow squalls, high winds and freezing temperatures, forecasters said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As time progresses, tidal forces between the stars can draw them closer, accelerating their precession and causing an orbiting planet's precession to slow.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Saks Global will close more stores as its bankruptcy restructuring progresses.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Letter writer kept cancer diagnosis private to avoid people’s reactions, but that plan is faltering as illness progresses.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2026
As February progresses here in 2026, the brightest planet in the night sky, Venus, will begin to rise in the western skies just after sunset.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
However, each time this tale progresses, the movie cuts away once more, to one of two stories that try desperately to express these very same themes, but crash and burn in the process.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
As the disease of tyranny progresses, citizens may eventually lose the habits of democracy — the art of persuasion and compromise, interpersonal trust, an intolerance for corruption, the spirit of freedom, the ethic of moderation.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The governor issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties, including Tarrant, and warned that the weather conditions will increase in severity as the weekend nears and progresses.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
As the season progresses, CNN is tracking these case rates and hospitalizations across the country.
—Koko Nakajima, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Rodrigues said Parkinson’s is one of those diseases that progresses over time.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Refund sizes likely to expand Refunds will likely grow in size as tax season progresses.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Here's what to know about the case, including a motion hearing that could affect how the trial progresses.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
As the story progresses, the kids grow physically and in their relationships.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Liz Lemley falls on the landing of her second jump in her semifinal, so Australia's Jakara Anthony progresses to the gold medal run against Kauf.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
As the week progresses, a front of Arctic air will trek through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast and is set to bring snow squalls, high winds and freezing temperatures, forecasters said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
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Scientific advances and cutting-edge technologies are reshaping how rare diseases are diagnosed and treated, bringing new hope to millions of patients and families.—
Washington Post Live,
Washington Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gene editing developments at Colossal have also led to advances in fighting chytrid fungus, which is killing amphibians including frogs and salamanders in Australia – a potential fresh water threat that could spread globally.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Guests can choose to ride their favorite of Eevee’s evolutions, plus Ponyta and Rapidash (and their Galarian forms), on the carousel, and every adorable electric-type powers Pikachu’s spinning ride.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of several recent evolutions in ESPN’s distribution strategy, as the company balances digital growth with cable dominance—and tries to maintain fan support along the way.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But as complexity grows, so do the opportunities to miss optimizing or to make mistakes.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Deep trust grows through careful, kind agreements.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Decluttering your home may not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials by donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Paying by wire transfer, check, debit card or credit card does not trigger Form 8300 reporting in the same way cash does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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If someone drastically limits caloric intake or routinely goes 24 hours without eating, the body shifts energy toward essential biological processes and away from nonessential ones, Rossi says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The film moves swiftly into procedural mode as Leslie is subjected to the ostensibly correct legal processes, including a rape kit.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, such developments are also seeking to reframe hydrogen not as a long-term research pathway, but as a deployable capability suited to sustained operations where endurance, reduced signatures, and simplified energy supply chains are increasingly critical.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with additional developments.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Gestational Hypertension Gestational hypertension usually develops later in pregnancy and happens when blood pressure gets to 1490/90 mmHg, which is considered high.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Feb. 2026
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This develops essential interpersonal skills, such as communicating with different people and working collaboratively as part of a team.—
Elisa Cinelli,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the film proceeds in a sober procedural register, tracing the women’s legal fight to clear their names.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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As Morris’ case proceeds through the court system, Paulette said the family hopes the public avoids speculation and online attacks.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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