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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
Construction is progressing on what’s set to become the world’s tallest building.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Holtec, which bought the plant in 2022, revealed that the major equipment restoration work is progressing across the plant.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Indeed, this cooling might temporarily offset the progressing climate change — but a new study claims this type of intervention is likely to have several more unwanted side effects than previously thought.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
By all accounts, Tatum appears to be progressing remarkably well in his recovery from Achilles surgery.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Lapin said Usyk’s recovery is progressing well following a rehabilitation camp earlier this year.
—Antonio Losada, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Throughout that opening period, Taiwo Awoniyi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Douglas Luiz and Elliot Anderson lined up as seen below to stop the visitors from progressing play centrally.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
In clinical trials that tested teplizumab in people at high risk for type 1, the drug reduced the risk of progressing to stage 3 by 59 percent overall.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
In terms of the investigation, things are still progressing.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Holtec, which bought the plant in 2022, revealed that the major equipment restoration work is progressing across the plant.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Indeed, this cooling might temporarily offset the progressing climate change — but a new study claims this type of intervention is likely to have several more unwanted side effects than previously thought.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
By all accounts, Tatum appears to be progressing remarkably well in his recovery from Achilles surgery.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Lapin said Usyk’s recovery is progressing well following a rehabilitation camp earlier this year.
—Antonio Losada, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Throughout that opening period, Taiwo Awoniyi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Douglas Luiz and Elliot Anderson lined up as seen below to stop the visitors from progressing play centrally.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
In clinical trials that tested teplizumab in people at high risk for type 1, the drug reduced the risk of progressing to stage 3 by 59 percent overall.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
In terms of the investigation, things are still progressing.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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During the president’s first term in office, his officials raised alarms about Beijing’s growing technological prowess, its military buildup, and its dominance over the critical minerals industry.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office projects the total national debt will exceed $38 trillion by 2029, growing roughly $7 trillion a year.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
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In Atlanta in 2018, young tight end Austin Hooper learned that Paulsen was also doing scouting reports on tight ends who were upcoming draft prospects for the staff and for his agent.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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When the former fed asked him how the script was proceeding, he was met with stunned silence.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Projects such as Interstate 80 between Davis and Sacramento and Route 65 in Placer County are proceeding as scheduled.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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For one particular part of the American economy that’s been hurting the most from the resurgent trade war with China, the agreement may be coming too late.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are eight Power 4 jobs available before November, and there will likely be more added to the list in the coming weeks.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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But for Dylan, going from Jew to Jesus freak—however slack a Jew he’d been—was no more questionable or embarrassing to him than going from acoustic to electric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Eaton jumped out to a 7-0 advantage, taking the opening kickoff and marching 51 yards in 10 plays, capped by a 1-yard TD run by Chris Duharte.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once set, five-year plans act as marching orders for officials across the sprawling apparatus of the government and a guide for businesses, universities and other organizations on how to align their own strategies with the party’s.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Across the Middle East, similar strategies are underway as countries seek to diversify oil-dependent economies and lure foreign investment with major infrastructure, energy and digital projects advancing.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The British Navy highlighted that this first-of-its-kind deployment took place aboard the Royal Navy’s new Excalibur (XCal) extra-large uncrewed autonomous vehicle (XLUAV), a pioneering testbed advancing the UK’s capabilities in autonomous underwater operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Now the company is forging ahead with a new chapter under the direction of Adidas veteran Arthur Hoeld, who took on the role as chairman and chief executive officer on July 1.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 51-year-old former assistant clerk magistrate has been indicted on charges related to misusing more than $71,000 in bail funds and forging a recognizance form to conceal her wrongdoing, according to the Massachusetts AG’s office.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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