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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 review confirmed that the engine’s design, manufacturing process, as well as supply chain are progressing on schedule ahead of the next development phase later this year.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The entire letter to the Jubilee committee offered an optimistic view of the future in which the human race was always progressing toward freedom.
—Marianne Holdzkom, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
No driving range available, but Wright said construction on it is progressing and the city is aiming for completion in 2027.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Diamos suggested starting with push-ups against a wall, counter, or bench before progressing to the floor.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 13 May 2026
Sky’s takeover of ITV has gone quiet since being announced last year, but sources said the deal is progressing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Early symptoms include headache, fever and nausea, before progressing to confusion, coma and seizures.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Where negotiations stand Negotiations are ongoing, but the sides have been giving different narratives about how the talks are progressing.
—John Dias, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The league began the onboarding process for replacement officials last month because negotiations weren’t progressing.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The entire letter to the Jubilee committee offered an optimistic view of the future in which the human race was always progressing toward freedom.
—Marianne Holdzkom, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
No driving range available, but Wright said construction on it is progressing and the city is aiming for completion in 2027.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Diamos suggested starting with push-ups against a wall, counter, or bench before progressing to the floor.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 13 May 2026
Sky’s takeover of ITV has gone quiet since being announced last year, but sources said the deal is progressing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Early symptoms include headache, fever and nausea, before progressing to confusion, coma and seizures.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Where negotiations stand Negotiations are ongoing, but the sides have been giving different narratives about how the talks are progressing.
—John Dias, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The league began the onboarding process for replacement officials last month because negotiations weren’t progressing.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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Most clubs are still focused on filling seats and growing loyal fan bases.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, some developing regions are growing brighter, partly because of inefficient, sprawling development.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Athletes are always getting bigger, stronger, and faster, and doing ever more incredible things.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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In doing so, Din becomes a traitor to his bounty hunter guild, led by Greef Karga (Carl Weathers).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The institute is restructuring its tools, developing new programs and reflecting on its role in a broader context, including foreign policy and Poland’s intl.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Hundreds of miles downriver from the Big Bend, in the Rio Grande Valley, wall construction has been proceeding at a rapid pace, threatening areas—a historic chapel, a wildlife refuge, a state park, the National Butterfly Center—that had previously been protected by Congress.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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This microburst pattern often repeats dialogue in slightly shifting variations, the story proceeding along in a choppy cadence.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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One recently approved Ben Callery Architects project in Sydney includes a private wing for an aging grandparent, though technically the secondary kitchen could not include a sink or cooktop under local regulations.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Multiple spills — including the 1997 Torch/Platform Irene spill, the 2007 San Francisco Bay Cosco Busan bunker fuel spill, and the 2021 Huntington Beach pipeline leak — have reinforced California’s argument that expanded drilling and aging pipelines pose ongoing environmental risks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Indigenous peoples in the area have been coming there for 1000s of years to soak and take advantage of the waters, and so there’s been a hotel or some manner of resort there since the late eighteen hundreds, welcoming people to come and take the waters and relax and enjoy.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2026
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Plus, coming so close and the disappointment (of third) fueled my fire more.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The two leaders chatted during an opening ceremony that featured a brass band, marching military units and cheering children waving American and Chinese flags.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Solemn North Korean soldiers, marching alongside Russians, provided the only novelty.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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