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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
Debate over Arnold’s motivation also still occurs, with some pointing to his own disillusionment with how the war was progressing.
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Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, just needs to win to stand any chance of progressing out of the group after picking up just one point so far this tournament.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The recent static fire with Ship 40 means SpaceX is progressing toward Starship's next full flight campaign, which will feature engine tests with all six of Ship 40's Raptors and all 33 of Super Heavy's.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Counsell said the 34-year-old is progressing well and could throw off a mound soon.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Argentina vs Belgium Argentina have won Group J with a game to spare and Belgium would need to finish second in Group G, with both then progressing from the last 32 to recreate a fixture with considerable World Cup history.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, just needs to win to stand any chance of progressing out of the group after picking up just one point so far this tournament.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The recent static fire with Ship 40 means SpaceX is progressing toward Starship's next full flight campaign, which will feature engine tests with all six of Ship 40's Raptors and all 33 of Super Heavy's.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Counsell said the 34-year-old is progressing well and could throw off a mound soon.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Argentina vs Belgium Argentina have won Group J with a game to spare and Belgium would need to finish second in Group G, with both then progressing from the last 32 to recreate a fixture with considerable World Cup history.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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.
—
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
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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Called up Thursday after signing as a free agent in April after recovering from March 2025 shoulder surgery, Grove made a memorable Rays debut — and was awarded the win for doing so.
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The Orioles aren't reinventing the wheel by doing that.
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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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Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
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Limoux, often celebrated for sparkling wine, quietly produces still whites with impressive freshness and ageing potential.
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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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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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The triumph — which frustrated a British attempt to split the American colonies in half by marching down the Hudson Valley to New York City — radically shifted momentum in the Revolutionary War and encouraged France to enter the conflict as an American ally.
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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