1
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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Sitting somewhere, putting on shoes, eating an apple, listening in headphones that sort of progresses into something a bit wilder.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
As the second cohort progresses, plans for 2026 include student exhibitions, brand launch projects and expanded international exchanges.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Many things can and will transpire as the season progresses.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Coleman said more defendants will likely be added as the case progresses.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
As technology progresses, drones seem to be more common outside of commercial use.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
As the season progresses, Edwards frequently carries the questionable tag on pre-game injury reports.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
As a result, a detainee may see several different judges as a case progresses.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Ian Watkins’ family are being updated as the investigation progresses.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Experimental drugs that could help them are being held up while their disorder progresses daily, their dad said.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
As this deployment progresses, customers should begin to see initial signs of recovery.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Sitting somewhere, putting on shoes, eating an apple, listening in headphones that sort of progresses into something a bit wilder.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
As the second cohort progresses, plans for 2026 include student exhibitions, brand launch projects and expanded international exchanges.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
As the book progresses, some of the children in the photographs are older and more in control of their outward expression, but scraps of strangeness or incongruity always peek through.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Many things can and will transpire as the season progresses.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Coleman said more defendants will likely be added as the case progresses.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
As technology progresses, drones seem to be more common outside of commercial use.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
As the season progresses, Edwards frequently carries the questionable tag on pre-game injury reports.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
As a result, a detainee may see several different judges as a case progresses.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Ian Watkins’ family are being updated as the investigation progresses.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Experimental drugs that could help them are being held up while their disorder progresses daily, their dad said.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
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There have been incredible advances in treatments to manage diabetes, and identifying the condition in its early stages can vastly lower your risk for serious complications.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, killing her crew of 29, many advances in weather and technology have made bulk carrier shipping safer.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Palazzolo likes to think of this and all her works as living organisms that may spend several months in different evolutions.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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That’s true of great technological evolutions, too.—
Nick Tzitzon,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Genuine community naturally grows around the needs of others.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ana Moss, though legally blind, does things many folks with vision can’t.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hemsworth gets one big monologue, describing a nightmare in which Ciri is happily dancing with Death, and does a fine job with it.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This approach can reduce the overhead coordination of traditional innovation processes while maximizing the probability of generating top-tier ideas from the start.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Understanding and analyzing the processes behind hurricane intensification, via the use of satellites like Sentinel-2, can help to improve hurricane forecasting and, in the process, save lives.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The company will use 15 years of internal data to train custom models to enhance design, planning, and community management across its Saudi developments, Chairman Muammar Alatawi told Semafor.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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While these developments portend an improvement in relations in the months ahead, a formal trade deal has not been signed.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Acting as a bridge between the cultural and creative industries, the organization supports publishers and their authors in managing and promoting the adaptation rights of their literary works, and develops training initiatives for its more than 400 publisher members.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Conditions were shaping up for what meteorologists call a Panhandle Hook, a powerful, low-pressure winter storm system that develops in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle regions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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And as the play proceeds, those characters commit, ever more intensely, to their peculiarities.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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The outcome will determine whether the case proceeds to trial or if Grogan will be sent to a federal medical facility for further evaluation and treatment until deemed competent.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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