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
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Riot Games has revealed a new map for Valorant called Summit, which features a new mechanic with walls that can drop mid round and cut off pathways through the map as a round progresses.
—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
So, if debt has become difficult to manage, exploring your debt relief options before a lawsuit progresses may help preserve both your finances and peace of mind.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.
—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.
—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Each undergrad class consists of about 400 students, who are split up into eight primary training studios, with six in acting, one in musical theater and one in production and design, and then even smaller groups as training progresses.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Forecasters expect wildfire activity to be above average as summer progresses in California, the Southwest and Great Basin.
—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
When prostate cancer progresses despite hormone therapy or other treatments, many caregivers immediately focus on what treatment comes next.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
The Tobiassens benefited from those tax credits — like millions of other enrollees expected to drop or be dropped from their coverage as the year progresses, unable to keep up with the higher costs.
—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
With a payload capacity better suited to lighter goods than heavy lifting, the RB-Y1 would likely be deployed for sorting, picking, and moving smaller items if the pilot progresses to commercial use.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
This assumes full success of Starship, as much of SPCX's launch capacity will be used internally and Falcon 9 will sunset as Starship progresses.
—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.
—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
There may be more free drops like these as the group stage progresses over the next three weeks, either nationally or locally in any number of the 16 host markets.
—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
As the six-episode mini-series progresses, however, Niall reveals himself to be the real agent of chaos in this dark tale of men in crisis.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Riot Games has revealed a new map for Valorant called Summit, which features a new mechanic with walls that can drop mid round and cut off pathways through the map as a round progresses.
—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
So, if debt has become difficult to manage, exploring your debt relief options before a lawsuit progresses may help preserve both your finances and peace of mind.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.
—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.
—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Each undergrad class consists of about 400 students, who are split up into eight primary training studios, with six in acting, one in musical theater and one in production and design, and then even smaller groups as training progresses.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Forecasters expect wildfire activity to be above average as summer progresses in California, the Southwest and Great Basin.
—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Verb
As the season progresses, getting that balance back could be just as important as any trade deadline addition.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
When prostate cancer progresses despite hormone therapy or other treatments, many caregivers immediately focus on what treatment comes next.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
The Tobiassens benefited from those tax credits — like millions of other enrollees expected to drop or be dropped from their coverage as the year progresses, unable to keep up with the higher costs.
—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
With a payload capacity better suited to lighter goods than heavy lifting, the RB-Y1 would likely be deployed for sorting, picking, and moving smaller items if the pilot progresses to commercial use.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
This assumes full success of Starship, as much of SPCX's launch capacity will be used internally and Falcon 9 will sunset as Starship progresses.
—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.
—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
There may be more free drops like these as the group stage progresses over the next three weeks, either nationally or locally in any number of the 16 host markets.
—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
Noun
-
Successes against Russia boost Ukrainian morale On the front line in eastern Ukraine, where Russia’s war of attrition has made slow and costly advances since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has deployed cutting-edge drone technology to keep the enemy pinned down.
-
These include advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
Noun
-
Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Military experts say the key factor driving Ukraine's recent successes is evolutions in its mid-range drone strike capabilities.
-
Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.
Verb
-
Deep trust grows with clear boundaries as aching Chiron enters your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources.
-
Centrus continues to expand enrichment operations in Pike County as demand for advanced reactor fuel grows.
Verb
-
Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.
-
Nor does a forecast cone capture every place that may experience dangerous conditions.
Noun
-
Unlike those innovations, AI uniquely engages in cognitive processes such as analysis, content creation, and decision-making, fundamentally altering the nature of work itself.
-
An introductory section designed by Studio Adrien Gardère will spotlight the savoir-faire of Le19M’s 11 resident maisons d’art, focusing on the gestures, tools, materials and creative processes that define them.
Noun
-
This selection follows previous organizational developments by Elementl in the nuclear sector.
-
For ships that require assurances of safe passage, recent developments aren’t helping.
Verb
-
As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (John Malkovich).
-
The Federal Emergency Management Agency develops and updates maps that determine who's in a flood plain and must buy insurance, and to help communities plan.
Verb
-
Rumors of her departure circulated Wednesday before the board announced that Hill would remain employed while an investigation proceeds.
-
Fox News Digital has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies.
Cite this Entry
“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
