progressing

verb

present participle of progress
1
as in growing
to become mature generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

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2
as in doing
to move forward along a course our wedding plans are progressing nicely

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Recent Examples of progressing Proctor missed last week’s game but has been steadily progressing this week. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026 Carter recommended resistance training, such as free weights, weight machines, resistance bands or body-weight exercises like push-ups, two to three times weekly, progressing gradually to a higher intensity to build more muscle. — NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026 The classes begin with gentle warm-ups before progressing to more challenging movements, voice exercises and walking drills that emphasize rhythm, a longer stride and stability. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 The company said the Versace integration is progressing on track, ahead of the creative debut of Pieter Mulier in 2027. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Port Eastside’s partners are progressing toward a winter groundbreaking for work on the $90 million reuse of 111 Founders Plaza into a 19-story upscale apartment complex. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 The good news is that the Discover integration is progressing faster than expected. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Credentials matter, but success should ultimately be measured by whether people move into employment, remain employed and continue progressing in their careers. — Maria Trochimezuk, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Firefly is developing the Miranda engines that will power Eclipse’s first stage, and this work appears to be progressing well. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
  1. growing
  2. doing
  3. developing
  4. proceeding
  5. aging
  6. going
  7. coming
  8. marching
Verb
  • By agreeing to host the meeting, Xi may be calculating that the moment offers him an opportunity to flex China's growing clout and prestige.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Nov. 2026
  • But that success is also beginning to crowd some of the places that the trail was created to support, as a growing number of travelers takes interest.
    — Amber Dunlap, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2026
Definition of growing
Verb
  • An 18-year-old accused of seriously injuring a pedestrian while allegedly doing car stunts in New Haven over the summer was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Tuesday.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Brown said the district is doing a full review of its eligibility process so these mistakes don’t happen again.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • The official also said developing different weapon systems was increasingly urgent, arguing that the country’s armed forces needed to defend national security and deter external threats.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Back in downtown Juneau, Huna Totem is developing Áak’w Landing, a cruise dock and waterfront development targeting its first full season in 2028.
    — Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of developing
Verb
  • Thus began one of my life’s great friendships, proceeding through many more ripostes, a decade of shared living space, and the birth of two kids each.
    — Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Microsoft will be the sole tenant of this new data center, and the project is proceeding as it was planned as far back as 2016, before a ban was put in place.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of proceeding
Verb
  • Predictable aging curve The trend continues among high-mileage motorists.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Root has been identified in reports as the voice of Brian Heder, an aging drug runner operating out of the Leonida Keys.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of aging
Verb
  • Sacred Heart finished 14-19 overall last season while going 8-5 at home.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The brand is accelerating on all fronts, expanding to new retail locations globally, growing its wholesale and online business and going deeper in categories such as shoes, handbags, denim and soft accessories.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of going
Verb
  • Important this year is the image of the brilliant yellow daffodil, of which the city plans to plant 250,000 bulbs in the coming months.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This time around, their performance arrived on the tail of North American and European legs of their Reality Awaits tour, which will bring them to Mexico, South America, and Australia in the coming months.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of coming
Verb
  • This winter could be exceptionally busy for rescuers if — as forecasted — the Super El Niño brewing in the Pacific sends a steady parade of atmospheric river storms marching into Los Angeles County’s highest peak.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The North Siders marching down Diversey Parkway on a recent morning are well aware their electrical grid is nearing its breaking point.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of marching

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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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