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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
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Dylvinci strikes a balance between layered complexity—production that swirls and progresses, adding plugg elements like a river picking up sediment—and spaciousness that leaves room for WiFi’s restrained voice and day-in-the-life musings.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
As the year progresses, grasses will emerge and their pollen will cause symptoms through most of the summer – typically April to July.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Most patients begin with soft foods and gradually return to a normal diet as healing progresses.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But as Notes from Underground progresses, his behavior turns from funny to pathetic to downright despicable.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Lindholm said the Northeast Neighborhood Association will be kept updated as construction progresses.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Yet, his ability to overtake and win as the rep progresses is impressive.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
As the spring progresses, the Bruins’ new-look defensive line continues to shine.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Dermatologists say that delay is one of the biggest barriers to effective care and one of the main reasons the condition progresses.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
As the disease progresses, new symptoms can arise, including low blood pressure, lack of blood flow, internal bleeding and acute kidney failure.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
As the infection progresses, patients might experience tightness in the chest, as the lungs fill with fluid.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
As the disease progresses, leaves often turn yellow and fall off, starting at the bottom of the bush and moving upward.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Monken’s comments Friday matched his previous stance of letting the players decide who plays and giving all involved opportunities, but not equal reps, as the competition progresses.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Vegetable & Herb Garden From planting in early May to harvesting as the month progresses, May is a busy vegetable garden time in Southern states.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
However, as the season progresses and Nia sinks further into the four-under-four abyss, Danny’s behavior is impossible to ignore.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Dylvinci strikes a balance between layered complexity—production that swirls and progresses, adding plugg elements like a river picking up sediment—and spaciousness that leaves room for WiFi’s restrained voice and day-in-the-life musings.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
As the year progresses, grasses will emerge and their pollen will cause symptoms through most of the summer – typically April to July.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Most patients begin with soft foods and gradually return to a normal diet as healing progresses.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But as Notes from Underground progresses, his behavior turns from funny to pathetic to downright despicable.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Lindholm said the Northeast Neighborhood Association will be kept updated as construction progresses.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Yet, his ability to overtake and win as the rep progresses is impressive.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
As the spring progresses, the Bruins’ new-look defensive line continues to shine.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
As the conversation progresses, dialogue options branch in real time as Phaedra shares more intimate details of what she's been going through and how the virus is evolving within her.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Dermatologists say that delay is one of the biggest barriers to effective care and one of the main reasons the condition progresses.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
As the disease progresses, new symptoms can arise, including low blood pressure, lack of blood flow, internal bleeding and acute kidney failure.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
As the infection progresses, patients might experience tightness in the chest, as the lungs fill with fluid.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
As the disease progresses, leaves often turn yellow and fall off, starting at the bottom of the bush and moving upward.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Monken’s comments Friday matched his previous stance of letting the players decide who plays and giving all involved opportunities, but not equal reps, as the competition progresses.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Vegetable & Herb Garden From planting in early May to harvesting as the month progresses, May is a busy vegetable garden time in Southern states.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
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With his plans to cap his college partners at 30, Davis contends that those that spurned Avo’s advances will eventually come to regret it.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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The result was radar, penicillin, and the foundations for later advances in biological research and information technology.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Rafael Nadal, the king of clay, started digging that stereotype’s grave with his evolutions to the sport.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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New media encompasses the rapid and continual evolutions in media that have created new textual experiences, new ways of representing the world, and new relationships between subjects and media technologies.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stability grows through honest and thoughtful adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Fires there can release the radioactive materials stored in plants and animals, potentially over large distances if a blaze grows large enough.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
Verb
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Regardless of whether one studies cosmology, particle physics, medicine or chemical processes, one is always dealing with variable systems and thus with differential equations.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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These additions build on the company’s earlier efforts to simplify processes, extending that philosophy into software.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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At the same time, the Mission was a West Coast outpost for new developments in Latin music, and the young guitarist was a sponge.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
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Ann and Anna Jarvis both recognized how family life is deeply affected by and intertwined with forces and developments outside the home.—
Rachel F. Seidman,
Time,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Potatoes must grow in darkness in order to prevent them from producing toxic solanine, which develops from sun exposure.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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If someone in the quarantine unit develops symptoms, they would be assessed and moved to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Then, if everything proceeds on time at Burnham Yard and the project moves forward, the Broncos wouldn’t start playing there until the 2031 season.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Allen, 31, a teacher from California, was arrested after the incident, and a judge ordered him Thursday to remain held in custody as the case proceeds.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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