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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
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
Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
As the show progresses, flashbacks also reveal parts of many of the characters' pasts.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Logic suggests a worker on the NLW is likely to remain on or close to this wage in most cases, while a graduate entering a profession like accounting can expect significant pay increases as their career progresses.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Pluvicto is typically administered via IV infusion every six weeks for up to six doses, depending on how the disease progresses and how the patient tolerates the drug.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
According to the news release, KYTC expects up to seven additional overnight closures as work on the bridge progresses.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Dark Renaissance is beautifully written and frequently perceptive about Marlowe’s work and times, but Greenblatt’s investment in making myth over documenting history becomes more of a problem as the book progresses.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
As the powerful frontal system progresses eastward, wind speeds are expected to gradually subside.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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
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
But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
As the show progresses, flashbacks also reveal parts of many of the characters' pasts.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Logic suggests a worker on the NLW is likely to remain on or close to this wage in most cases, while a graduate entering a profession like accounting can expect significant pay increases as their career progresses.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Pluvicto is typically administered via IV infusion every six weeks for up to six doses, depending on how the disease progresses and how the patient tolerates the drug.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
According to the news release, KYTC expects up to seven additional overnight closures as work on the bridge progresses.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Dark Renaissance is beautifully written and frequently perceptive about Marlowe’s work and times, but Greenblatt’s investment in making myth over documenting history becomes more of a problem as the book progresses.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
As the powerful frontal system progresses eastward, wind speeds are expected to gradually subside.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
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Yet, even as photovoltaic technology advances, engineers continue to chase a balance between efficiency, stability, and cost.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Understanding automation and working to create the conditions where workers can benefit from technical advances is an important task for the twenty-first century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Manow does a bump of K on the table to relax while Clateman shows me a high-tech nicotine vape that displays music videos and also rates the intensity of your hits with a numerical score.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The point of Generative AI is the tech does the bulk of the work on its own.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Over time, chemical applications reduce the biodiversity of the outdoor environment, as well as disrupting natural processes that keep pests in check.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Programs like this make this possible by letting patients apply for flexible payment plans without high interest rates or lengthy approval processes.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The creative industries are desperately wondering how to respond to these rapid technological developments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The charges against Clase and Ortiz are the latest bombshell developments in a federal crackdown on betting in professional sports.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sony’s imaging and sensing solutions segment develops and manufactures advanced semiconductor products for a wide range of applications, from smartphones to automotive and industrial systems.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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In this process, in which a metal coating forms on a solid surface, chlorine naturally develops in the solvent.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If the administration proceeds, both sides must submit supplemental briefing materials for further review.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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If met, Rahab must stay away from Japp's and wear an ankle monitor while his case proceeds.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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