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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 free-speech cases in Florida, Tennessee and Indiana highlight a growing debate surrounding the First Amendment, political discourse and social media.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 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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The breakthrough came from the US Air Force, which had spent years developing a propellant called ASCENT (Advanced SpaceCraft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant) as a greener replacement for hydrazine, a highly toxic chemical traditionally used in spacecraft propulsion.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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The Fort Worth Independent School District issued a new request for proposals May 29, seeking proposals from developers interested in purchasing and developing some of the tracts of property surrounding Farrington Field stadium.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Adzick saw an opening for something a little more polished, proceeding to create fashions that are designed to move from the pickleball court to coffee runs and after-school activities without an outfit change needed.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Rumfield stopped at second base, initially unsure of the ruling, before proceeding around the bases.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 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
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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