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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
Drafted at only 17, his career seemed to be progressing until 2022.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
In recent months, Israel’s leadership has concluded that Hezbollah’s military rehabilitation is progressing faster than the IDF’s disruption efforts, according to two Israeli sources.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
It was introduced in August 2025 and is slowly progressing.
—Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Plans for a housing development in the Bishop Ranch neighborhood in San Ramon are progressing following a real estate firm’s purchase of the land needed for the project.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Legislature has moved slowly on many bills, with some debated at length and progressing through one chamber only to be stalled in the other.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
And that collaboration includes daily conversations in which there's an assessment of how the war is progressing.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
McGrath said Monday Dolton’s lawsuit against the insurance company is progressing, as the insurance company’s motion to dismiss the case was recently denied.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
But now, research is progressing quickly.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
In recent months, Israel’s leadership has concluded that Hezbollah’s military rehabilitation is progressing faster than the IDF’s disruption efforts, according to two Israeli sources.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
It was introduced in August 2025 and is slowly progressing.
—Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Plans for a housing development in the Bishop Ranch neighborhood in San Ramon are progressing following a real estate firm’s purchase of the land needed for the project.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Legislature has moved slowly on many bills, with some debated at length and progressing through one chamber only to be stalled in the other.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
And that collaboration includes daily conversations in which there's an assessment of how the war is progressing.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
McGrath said Monday Dolton’s lawsuit against the insurance company is progressing, as the insurance company’s motion to dismiss the case was recently denied.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
But now, research is progressing quickly.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
Verb
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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As my clientbase ages, their needs have changed to not only collect bucket list experiences – but work with their growing family for celebrations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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One way of doing this is to not give them building permits.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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How Often To Clean Baseboards Stein recommends dusting your baseboards monthly and then doing a deeper clean with vinegar every 3-4 months.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The American playwright, director and author has spent years developing a body of work that refuses easy categorization, blending psychological tension, live experimental music, philosophy and raw urban storytelling into something that feels genuinely its own.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Before proceeding with the rest of the night’s agenda, Wood ended on a note of resolve.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The lawmakers have not filed a lawsuit or made further moves to stop the program from proceeding, and declined further comment.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Experts said probably not, given this state’s aging fields and the unpredictability of global prices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The master planning process began last January after visitation doubled to 300,000 annually over the past decade, straining the existing visitors’ services and its aging infrastructure.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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But Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are the exceptions after literally going from unknowns to household names in, like, a week.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chris Beard, the former UT coach, guided his team to an unlikely semifinal berth, but the early exit for a Texas squad that never really found its footing this season in going 18-14 had the Longhorns riding the bubble.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The state Air Resources Board is expected to revise the proposal in the coming weeks before bringing it to a vote in May.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The biggest question surrounding Westlake boys basketball coming into the season was how the team would fit together.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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As oil prices rise, gas is marching toward $4 a gallon.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the son’s bedroom, a sleigh bed from Knosen Antiques takes pride of place, where Mark Hearld’s Squirrel & Sunflower wallpaper sends a parade of woodland creatures marching across the walls.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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