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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.
—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.
—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
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.
—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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Many travelers dream of one day living abroad, but a growing number of US citizens are making that fantasy a reality.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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The agreement imposed limits on Iran's nuclear program to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Rodriguez has been developing the concept for more than a decade, based on drawings and stories created with and for his children.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The criminal case was proceeding to trial, but earlier this month the court granted an unopposed request from Pullease’s attorney to transfer the case to Veterans Court, where Pullease has entered the Veterans Treatment Intervention Court Program, according to court records.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Brinkema previously agreed to temporarily block the administration from proceeding with the fund for at least two weeks.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The main doubts about Argentina revolve around them having an ageing squad.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Why should Miami pay a bonus for things not going well?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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But to style it for everyday, opt for going with a mix of colors to keep things from looking too formal.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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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.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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On Yom HaShoah, our students joined thousands from around the world, marching from Auschwitz to Birkenau.—
Rabbi Evan Susman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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