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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
Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.
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Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.
—Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
On Thursday, speaking at a conference in the West Bank, Netanyahu went even further, suggesting that Israel was progressing to have total control over the enclave.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
Yes, this is progressing quickly.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In all, 64 teams will compete in the NCAA Tournament, with winners progressing from the regional round to super regionals.
—Gary Bedore
may 25, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
Afshin Adam Sepehri, a software engineer at Salesforce, says his daughter is now a teacher at Payam Music while studying computer science at the University of Washington and his son, who is still in high school, is progressing quickly.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Whitaker began to send money through gift cards, with increments beginning at $80 but progressing to larger amounts such as $800, according to Miedecke.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Nvidia will report earnings after Wall Street's closing bell on Wednesday, with investors focused on how the AI darling's infrastructure buildout is progressing.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.
—Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
On Thursday, speaking at a conference in the West Bank, Netanyahu went even further, suggesting that Israel was progressing to have total control over the enclave.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
Yes, this is progressing quickly.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In all, 64 teams will compete in the NCAA Tournament, with winners progressing from the regional round to super regionals.
—Gary Bedore
may 25, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
Afshin Adam Sepehri, a software engineer at Salesforce, says his daughter is now a teacher at Payam Music while studying computer science at the University of Washington and his son, who is still in high school, is progressing quickly.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Whitaker began to send money through gift cards, with increments beginning at $80 but progressing to larger amounts such as $800, according to Miedecke.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Nvidia will report earnings after Wall Street's closing bell on Wednesday, with investors focused on how the AI darling's infrastructure buildout is progressing.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Japan has long been battling a growing bear problem with deadly attacks reached record levels last fall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In coverage at Barron’s, Paul La Monica notes how Fidelity is probably doing this due to pressure from brokers like Robinhood that don’t have the same usual requirements.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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City officials are developing a long-term plan to modernize the Elk Grove Auto Mall, an economic driver for the city that generates about one-third of its sales tax revenue, as officials prepare for changes in the automotive industry.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Deadline has learned that the streamer is developing Hit Man, a series inspired by the 2024 AGC Studios feature that was co-written, produced and headlined by Glen Powell and co-written, directed and produced by Richard Linklater.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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White, who helped launch UFC into a global sports empire, insisted inclement weather will not keep Sunday’s spectacle from proceeding as scheduled.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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However, Google is still proceeding cautiously.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Yet about half of men now live into their 80s, and those who are wealthier and better-educated tend to live the longest said Steven Austad, a professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham who is an expert on aging.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The tequila spends its first two and a half years aging in American oak, and then a final six months in French Chardonnay barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Who's the person who keeps this thing going?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Other award shows in the past have tried to come up with bits to keep acceptance speeches from going too long (much to mixed results).—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In the sweet video, a curly-haired Swift could be seen marching around a room while wearing a red and white top, which had a pair of cowboy boots on it, as well as a denim skirt with a red and white hem, white tights, cowboy boots and a red and white cowboy hat.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Activists were marching through the Bronzeville neighborhood on Wednesday evening to raise awareness for the dozens of unsolved cases of missing and murdered Black and Brown women and girls in Chicago.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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