Synonyms of progresses

progresses 1 of 2

noun

plural of progress

1

as in advances

forward movement in time or place

we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advances
• processes
• progressions
• advancements
• processions
• goings
• marches
• flows
• passages
• leaps
• headways
• approaches
• furtherances
• steps
• onrushes
• streams
• drifts
• comings
• jumps
• currents
• arrivals
• fluxes
• ways
• strides
• bounds
• advents
• impetuses
• momenta

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retreats
• regressions
• recessions
• regresses
• ebbs
• recesses
• returns
• retrogressions
• reverses
• reversals
• retractions
• refluxes
• backwashes
• turnarounds
• turnabouts
• about-faces

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

• evolutions
• developments
• progressions
• expansions
• growths
• improvements
• advancements
• refinements
• elaborations
• emergences
• enhancements
• maturations
• betterments
• perfections
• incubations
• metamorphoses
• augmentations
• additions
• flowerings
• evolvements
• supplementations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressions
• reversions
• regresses
• relapses
• lapses
• retrogressions
• declines
• decays
• degradations
• degenerations
• deteriorations
• devaluations
• backslides
• downgrades
• degeneracies
• declinations
• declensions
• descents
• downfalls
• decadences

progresses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of progress

1

as in grows

to become mature

generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grows
• develops
• ages
• matures
• ripens
• grows up
• evolves
• flowers
• softens
• unfolds
• flourishes
• mellows
• blooms
• opens
• blossoms
• advances
• burgeons
• gets along
• gets on
• grays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deteriorates
• worsens
• declines
• decays
• degenerates
• fades
• sinks
• wanes
• weakens
• dries
• shrivels
• droops
• reverts
• sags
• regresses
• wastes (away)
• withers
• returns
• flags
• wilts
• lapses
• retrogresses
• backslides

2

as in does

to move forward along a course

our wedding plans are progressing nicely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• does
• proceeds
• goes
• comes
• marches
• forges
• advances
• comes along
• paces
• goes along
• fares
• goes off
• gets along
• gets on
• accelerates
• speeds
• gains ground
• nears
• approaches
• travels
• pushes
• wends
• passes
• drives
• propels
• repairs
• fast-forwards
• journeys
• runs
• impels
• actuates
• takes out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remains
• stands
• stays
• stops
• blocks
• hinders
• stems
• impedes
• obstructs
• arrests
• slows (down or up)
• halts
• checks
• retards
• interrupts
• suppresses
• delays
• ceases
• represses
• inhibits
• stalls
• hampers
• balks
• pauses
• holds back
• detains
• waits
• nips
• stunts
• regresses
• cramps
• lets up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of progresses

Noun

Patients with a neurodegenerative disease, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease), can preserve a library of vocal recordings before their condition progresses and impacts their speech. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

That mentality has become important as the show progresses and as Levine gains more experience as a coach. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026

As research progresses, Asics noted that findings from AMSI Lab will move into new experiments, technologies, and product concepts, creating a more direct pipeline from academic discovery and athlete insight to real-world innovation. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

As healing progresses, rehabilitation can gradually add strengthening and eventually more activity-specific movements. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

As fall progresses, this might be the perfect time to get away for a bit to clear your head. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

That means California residents could see periods of cooler weather as fall progresses, but the overall three-month outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state. — Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Follow along here for our live updates as SpaceX completes preparations on the rocket's Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage, and progresses toward its 14th test launch of the Starship vehicle since 2023. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Holtec will also conduct geologic mapping and collect data as excavation progresses. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

As the football season progresses – as quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s knee injury moves further in the distance – and as more film comes out, the element of surprise is gone for UCLA’s Ty Dieffenbach. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Getting Jonathon Cooper back in the mix has helped, too, while role players like Jones and outside linebacker Que Robinson continue to get more comfortable as the season progresses. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Perhaps things tend to be fine early in the day but unravel as the evening progresses. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

While rain chances are forecast to decrease as the week progresses, temperatures are expected to gradually increase, Garcia said. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Meanwhile, in the predawn morning sky, Venus literally vaults into prominence as the month progresses. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

As the disease progresses, muscles deteriorate, limiting the ability to hold one’s head upright, sit without support, raise arms or even breathe. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Architectural plans, programming and development milestones for the center will be announced as the project progresses. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026

This puts you in direct control over the atmosphere as the evening progresses. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026