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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
Still the Yankees are seemingly in better position given how the starting pitching for the most part is performing and how Aaron Judge is progressing.
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Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The two incidents meant that neither had a chance of making the top five and progressing to Monday’s final, prompting Van de Velde’s act of kindness.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
The Angels already had a catcher on the concussion list, but Logan O’Hoppe has been progressing well and he’s expected to be activated when the Angels begin a series in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
All three are progressing from various ailments.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
After progressing through one or both certifications, learners are able to obtain digital badges and shareable credentials.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Firefighters are currently addressing a small spot fire in Dinkey Creek, which is slowly progressing toward McKinley Grove Road.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fellow additions in the summer transfer window — Greek defensive midfielder Nectarios Triantis and Paraguayan winger Alexis Farina — are progressing in the final stages of their work visas and are likely to join MNUFC soon, Ramsay said.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
Grant, Phillips and Biggers are all progressing at a respectable rate, and each should be capable of handling 400 snaps apiece for this defense.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The two incidents meant that neither had a chance of making the top five and progressing to Monday’s final, prompting Van de Velde’s act of kindness.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
The Angels already had a catcher on the concussion list, but Logan O’Hoppe has been progressing well and he’s expected to be activated when the Angels begin a series in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
All three are progressing from various ailments.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
After progressing through one or both certifications, learners are able to obtain digital badges and shareable credentials.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Firefighters are currently addressing a small spot fire in Dinkey Creek, which is slowly progressing toward McKinley Grove Road.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fellow additions in the summer transfer window — Greek defensive midfielder Nectarios Triantis and Paraguayan winger Alexis Farina — are progressing in the final stages of their work visas and are likely to join MNUFC soon, Ramsay said.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
Grant, Phillips and Biggers are all progressing at a respectable rate, and each should be capable of handling 400 snaps apiece for this defense.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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Mineral explorers hoping to meet the growing demand for rare earths are vying for a slice of nearly $1 billion in Brazilian funding to help make their projects a reality in a country with the largest reserves after China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the battle to usurp the Conservative Party, Robinson is eclipsed by the growing strength of Reform UK, a political party led by Nigel Farage.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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In doing so, Martin implicated billionaire bankers, major American corporations, and Colombia’s political elite.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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As late as Wednesday, the administration was proceeding with planning an event, even though it was being organized in short order.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Browning adds flavor, so make sure those mini meatballs are browned on all sides before transferring them to a plate and proceeding with the recipe.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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As women’s sports across the country get more attention, and the league looks to expand in the coming years, that engagement is even more valuable.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles quickly capitalized, marching 59 yards before Jalen Hurts scored on a quarterback sneak to extend the lead to 20-10.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Always one of my favorite weeks, the biscuits came marching in looking predictably tasty.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency – which has the primary responsibility for monitoring Hamas, had intelligence that senior Hamas officials were convening in Doha to discuss the exact proposal the US was advancing.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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That compares to only one-third of countries assessed a decade ago, at a time when roughly the same number were also advancing.—
Matthew Tostevin
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Told in two timelines, Letters to Kafka explores her role as an active resistance fighter in Czechoslovakia after the Nazis annexed the country in 1938, and her life in Vienna from 1918 to 1925, forging her own path separate from her husband, and Kafka.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Her son Cedric Von Ferdinand, who was her caretaker, has since been slapped with dozens of fraud charges for allegedly assigning himself her power of attorney and forging signatures, among other offenses, according to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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