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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
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
As the filming progresses, Ben begins to suspect the filmmakers may have ulterior motives as a secret from his past threatens to resurface.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As August progresses, the Atlantic remains active, and officials urge preparedness for inland flooding and tornadoes following landfall events.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Duchenne, the most common form of muscular dystrophy, begins with muscle weakness and damage and progresses over time.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 10 Aug. 2025
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 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
Past contestants have confirmed that pay increases as the season progresses.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The model phases out older data and uses data from this year as the season progresses.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But as the night progresses, the curious 13-year-olds are confronted by their own shifting friendship.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
As the album progresses, Larsson jumps between the more sweet and sour emotions that percolate in the heat.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
As the filming progresses, Ben begins to suspect the filmmakers may have ulterior motives as a secret from his past threatens to resurface.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As August progresses, the Atlantic remains active, and officials urge preparedness for inland flooding and tornadoes following landfall events.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Duchenne, the most common form of muscular dystrophy, begins with muscle weakness and damage and progresses over time.
—Laura L. Davis, The Tennessean, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 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
Past contestants have confirmed that pay increases as the season progresses.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The model phases out older data and uses data from this year as the season progresses.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But as the night progresses, the curious 13-year-olds are confronted by their own shifting friendship.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
As the album progresses, Larsson jumps between the more sweet and sour emotions that percolate in the heat.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
Noun
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Goldberg has long warned her audiences about the rise of AI and technological advances, particularly Amazon Alexa.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Medical advances, like drones delivering blood units on the battlefield, and lessons surgeons have learned treating many soldiers on the operating table.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Supergiant’s first-ever sequel is a celebration of its predecessor, a cornucopia of additions, evolutions, and maximalist fan service that still manages to tell its own worthy story — and plenty of it.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Ideas, challenges, evolutions—every day, month and year holds something new.—
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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He's involved in everything the Journal Sentinel does online — both our website and our social media platforms, like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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What time does 'Life of a Showgirl' drop?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But now, a new study in the journal Science has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily circumvent those biosafety processes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fraud is a constant challenge with immigration processes, and so interviews are meant to help officers make an informed decision as to the qualifications of an individual for a visa.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, due to all of these developments, everyone finally knows that the man who kidnapped Sam and stole the dope is Robbie Pendergrast.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The developments were revealed during the curtain call for Saturday Night Live‘s Season 51 premiere, which featured many of the same faces as the one for the Season 50 finale — including Bad Bunny front and center as host of the premiere after serving as musical guest at last season’s finale.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Born on a pig farm in small-town Minnesota, Lehmann is an alum of Harvard University and UCB who frequently develops for TV, having most recently sold half-hour sitcoms to CBS, ABC, and Freeform.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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As more information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The court will decide whether to extend McElroy’s TRO into a longer preliminary injunction, which would keep the FEMA homeland security grants available while the case proceeds.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Robinson's Monday court appearance was for a waiver hearing to determine whether the defense forces prosecutors to present probable cause before the case proceeds.—
Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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