Synonyms of progressing

progressing

verb

present participle of progress

1

as in growing

to become mature

generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growing
• developing
• aging
• maturing
• ripening
• growing up
• evolving
• flowering
• blossoming
• blooming
• softening
• flourishing
• unfolding
• burgeoning
• mellowing
• advancing
• opening
• getting along
• graying
• getting on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declining
• deteriorating
• worsening
• degenerating
• sinking
• decaying
• drying
• weakening
• fading
• waning
• drooping
• wasting (away)
• sagging
• flagging
• regressing
• withering
• reverting
• returning
• shriveling
• wilting
• retrogressing
• lapsing
• backsliding

2

as in doing

to move forward along a course

our wedding plans are progressing nicely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doing
• proceeding
• going
• coming
• marching
• advancing
• forging
• pacing
• faring
• coming along
• getting along
• going along
• gaining ground
• getting on
• going off
• accelerating
• speeding
• approaching
• pushing
• traveling
• nearing
• driving
• journeying
• repairing
• passing
• running
• propelling
• wending
• fast-forwarding
• impelling
• actuating
• taking out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remaining
• standing
• staying
• stopping
• checking
• blocking
• impeding
• hindering
• stemming
• obstructing
• halting
• arresting
• retarding
• slowing (down or up)
• holding back
• delaying
• interrupting
• detaining
• suppressing
• stalling
• inhibiting
• repressing
• hampering
• waiting
• pausing
• stunting
• nipping
• ceasing
• balking
• cramping
• regressing
• letting up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of progressing

Leipzig’s playing style is about ball progression — similar to the mentality preferred by Glasner at Palace — and there would not be room in their side for a player who was not capable of carrying the ball or progressing the team down the pitch. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Both times, his illness began with intense fatigue and body aches before progressing to intense diarrhea. — Janelle Mella, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Perhaps implement 15-minute micro-maintenance blocks or do monthly full-team check-ins to ensure everyone is progressing. — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Since February, its general-purpose robots have been performing production work at a Toyota manufacturing plant in North America, progressing from an initial pilot to active factory operations in less than two months. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

As Rocket Lab continues with regular launches of its workhorse small-lift Electron rocket, development of Neutron has carried on in the background, progressing toward a possible debut later this year. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Caravel’s Regional Director Alyssa Wareham said the clinic tracks data throughout the care process to see how a child is progressing. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Cooperating for the benefit of our families, our communities and our cities, states and nation is what’s kept us progressing as a society. — Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently offered insight into the project, describing the work as progressing quickly. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026