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as in growing
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in doing
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progressing
The robotic mission to Mars would launch on Relativity’s Terran R reusable rocket, which is progressing through development in advance of its inaugural flight, perhaps as soon as next year.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Wright said such milestones demonstrate how quickly advanced nuclear technologies are progressing under current federal initiatives.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
The war supporters have had to process this reality by progressing through the Kübler-Ross stages of grief at various speeds.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
As the rest of the play seems to be progressing forward, Scott has the intelligence to hold his run to receive a pass again.
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David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
They were gathered to learn the crew assignments for Artemis 3, the agency's next mission progressing its efforts to return astronauts to the moon.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
The gemstones were meticulously arranged in tonal gradients, progressing from deeper shades at the base to more luminous hues at the crest.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The prescription involved progressing from a medium-strong to a strong steroid cream over a 10-week course.
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Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.
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Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Wright said such milestones demonstrate how quickly advanced nuclear technologies are progressing under current federal initiatives.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
The war supporters have had to process this reality by progressing through the Kübler-Ross stages of grief at various speeds.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
As the rest of the play seems to be progressing forward, Scott has the intelligence to hold his run to receive a pass again.
—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
They were gathered to learn the crew assignments for Artemis 3, the agency's next mission progressing its efforts to return astronauts to the moon.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
The gemstones were meticulously arranged in tonal gradients, progressing from deeper shades at the base to more luminous hues at the crest.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The prescription involved progressing from a medium-strong to a strong steroid cream over a 10-week course.
—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.
—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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La Roja needs quicker movement of the ball and its players, more adaptation to what the opponent is doing (Saudi Arabia is not going to play free and open after seeing what worked) and to be more ruthless.
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There is a psychological drive to try to get a second chance at doing something that didn't turn out well the first time.
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Municipal workers are developing a new low-level drinking water connection to supply the city's approximately 7,300 residents, hotels, businesses and the golf course as the lake level falls, Geller added.
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While a male fetus is developing in the womb, testicles originate in the abdomen near the kidneys.
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The rules mandate that officers come to a complete stop and confirm the right-of-way before proceeding through a red signal, even during emergency responses.
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Don’t be timid; get the crust good and wet before proceeding.
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The main doubts about Argentina revolve around them having an ageing squad.
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While astronomers have recently found evidence that aging stars can engulf nearby planets, the new research suggests Earth’s own fate may be less certain than previously believed.
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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Costa did not resurface after going underwater, and officials from the Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Marine Unit and the Milton Fire Department, as well as other local crews, eventually located the teen before transporting him to a Boston hospital.
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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At a time when the average new vehicle transaction price continues marching toward absurdity (roughly $51,000 now), that affordability matters.
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On Yom HaShoah, our students joined thousands from around the world, marching from Auschwitz to Birkenau.
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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