1
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 variety could grow further in coming years with Relativity Space, Stoke Space and Astra Space all progressing with rockets aiming to launch from Cape Canaveral, while SpaceX looks to bring its Starship and Super Heavy to the Space Coast before the end of the year.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is progressing at a remarkable pace.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The project, written and executive produced by Dave Kalstein (Treadstone), has been progressing, and, if all goes well, AMC expects to be in production on Season 1 in Australia later this year for a 2027 premiere.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
As with all emergency permits, the assessments are progressing as a matter of high priority.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Hopkins is still able to perform given that his form of ALS is progressing slowly, which Brown and the band see as a blessing.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Doncic and Reaves are progressing in their returns.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The group stage will feature four groups of four, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout stage.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is progressing at a remarkable pace.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
The project, written and executive produced by Dave Kalstein (Treadstone), has been progressing, and, if all goes well, AMC expects to be in production on Season 1 in Australia later this year for a 2027 premiere.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
As with all emergency permits, the assessments are progressing as a matter of high priority.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Hopkins is still able to perform given that his form of ALS is progressing slowly, which Brown and the band see as a blessing.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Doncic and Reaves are progressing in their returns.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The group stage will feature four groups of four, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout stage.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Foo Fighters, pretty much the definition of a major international 21st century rock band, is doing a pop-up show in Bridgeport.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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What Laura is doing is really important, but other things are really important to her.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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This approach means partnering with local educational institutions, developing a robust curriculum and providing clear growth paths from day one.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lara said that if public officials are involved, a formal process is required to lift legal immunity before proceeding.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Still, the Giants are proceeding cautiously.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Time is short, our aging Mother Colorado River is simply wearing out.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Japan, like much of Asia, is aging fast and running short of caregivers.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Klopp’s team, like Dalglish’s before him and Slot’s after, found the going much tougher the year after the German inspired what seven previous Liverpool managers could not, including Dalglish, who returned for 18 months in early 2011.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Fed’s going to have a lot of challenges in this economy going forward.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Batavia led 2-0 until the bottom of the third when Geneva put together a four-run rally, all coming with two outs.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The company also sees adjusted EBITDA, revenue and gross profit for its current quarter coming above analysts' expectations.—
Davis Giangiulio,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Everywhere The ants are guaranteed to go marching into your home this spring; these critters are the most active spring pests.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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He is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of people marching in support of Israeli hostages.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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