1
as in advances
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in grows
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in does
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 progresses
Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
While a primary variant might trigger a disease, secondary variants can alter how that disease develops and progresses.
—Santhosh Girirajan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Keep an eye on your hostas as fall progresses.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
As quantum computing progresses, quantum-resistant encryption will become increasingly important for protecting the sensitive information created by smart cities.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As fall progresses, foliage gradually changes its colors from north to south.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
The action kicked off Thursday night with the Green Bay Packers overpowering the Washington Commanders and progresses to Sunday’s 13 contests before concluding with a Monday night doubleheader.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Malcolm is only getting drunker and more sullen as the reception progresses.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
As the new season progresses, one of the hanging chads from last season is the status of Voight’s relationship with Assistant State Attorney Nina Chapman (Sara Bues), who figured out during last season’s finale that Voight had a hand in setting up Reid’s murder.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
This calendar is full of enamel charms and tassels that let your teen build their own bracelet as December progresses.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
But Barcelona have lost depth and any key injuries could leave them in serious trouble as the season progresses.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Black also anticipates seeing fewer stock keeping units in some categories as the holiday season progresses.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
As the journey progresses and an unexpected intimacy develops between them, Veneno’s past resurfaces, threatening both their lives.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
As fall progresses, officials, wildlife experts and virologists are in a watch-and-wait mode.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
While a primary variant might trigger a disease, secondary variants can alter how that disease develops and progresses.
—Santhosh Girirajan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Keep an eye on your hostas as fall progresses.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
As the infectious beat progresses and Cameron's soothing vocals sing the words dedicated to her lover, fans see clips of David shirtless and leaning in to give her a kiss.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
As quantum computing progresses, quantum-resistant encryption will become increasingly important for protecting the sensitive information created by smart cities.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As fall progresses, foliage gradually changes its colors from north to south.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
The action kicked off Thursday night with the Green Bay Packers overpowering the Washington Commanders and progresses to Sunday’s 13 contests before concluding with a Monday night doubleheader.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
San Francisco will have a chance to be even scarier in the NFC if the roster can start to heal up as the season progresses.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Malcolm is only getting drunker and more sullen as the reception progresses.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
As the new season progresses, one of the hanging chads from last season is the status of Voight’s relationship with Assistant State Attorney Nina Chapman (Sara Bues), who figured out during last season’s finale that Voight had a hand in setting up Reid’s murder.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
This calendar is full of enamel charms and tassels that let your teen build their own bracelet as December progresses.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
But Barcelona have lost depth and any key injuries could leave them in serious trouble as the season progresses.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
Black also anticipates seeing fewer stock keeping units in some categories as the holiday season progresses.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
As the journey progresses and an unexpected intimacy develops between them, Veneno’s past resurfaces, threatening both their lives.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
Noun
-
Wingtech is already on a US blacklist amid broader pressure aimed at curbing Beijing’s tech advances.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
-
But encouraging advances in research and development have been realized in California pilot projects off the coast of San Diego — in conjunction with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography — and more recently at the Port of Los Angeles.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Swift’s signature hairstyles have gone through just as many evolutions as her music.—
Anneke Knot,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
-
History happened here with an unprecedented number of fashion revolutions and evolutions.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
-
Gingko Biloba Ginkgo biloba is an extract of a tree that grows in China.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Milwaukee does the little things, and is opportunistic and fundamentally sound.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
-
So does Stagier Bar, with creations like dumplings filled with lomo saltado, a Peruvian dish of sautéed beef that hints at the chef Joel Baeza’s Latin American roots.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Another business owner requested simplifying licensing processes and making renewals easier.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
-
These four are all very proud of their special status, which involves democratic processes, including members electing the club’s president, approving (or not) annual accounts, and voting on changes to club statutes at assemblies that must be held once a year.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Management changes, product overhauls, several bankruptcies, a stock market IPO and a return to Formula 1 racing are recent developments in the company's long history.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
-
Additionally, Ukraine has already fully integrated the DELTA battlefield management system across all levels of its Armed Forces, allowing commanders to coordinate operations more efficiently and track battlefield developments in real time.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
While this may be viewed as an inconvenience in comparison to an eternally waterproof technical fabric, the patina that develops as the wax shifts is viewed as a feature unto itself.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Werktitel develops and produces innovative concepts at the intersection of entertainment, live experience and brand activation.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
It was announced last month that ticket sales from the visit of Israel would go to a humanitarian cause helping Palestinian people, and it was subsequently confirmed by the NFF that proceeds would be handed over to Doctors Without Borders, a non-governmental organisation working in Gaza.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
-
But if progress in robotics proceeds anywhere close to the speed of the wider AI industry, that wide distance may nevertheless be traversed in a short space of time.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share