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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
With a deal for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney also progressing well, their summer business is ramping up.
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Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Johnson used eye-tracking technology to speak about how the fast-progressing disease has stolen his physical strength, even as his mind remains sharp.
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The real board question is not whether digital activity is progressing, but whether digital is making the institution more adaptive before disruption forces the issue.
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Asif Menghrani,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The vessel has officially entered the water and is progressing through sea trials.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
But a comeback win against Jordan has made progressing to the Round of 32 a possibility.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Debate over Arnold’s motivation also still occurs, with some pointing to his own disillusionment with how the war was progressing.
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Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The recent static fire with Ship 40 means SpaceX is progressing toward Starship's next full flight campaign, which will feature engine tests with all six of Ship 40's Raptors and all 33 of Super Heavy's.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Counsell said the 34-year-old is progressing well and could throw off a mound soon.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Johnson used eye-tracking technology to speak about how the fast-progressing disease has stolen his physical strength, even as his mind remains sharp.
—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The real board question is not whether digital activity is progressing, but whether digital is making the institution more adaptive before disruption forces the issue.
—
Asif Menghrani,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The vessel has officially entered the water and is progressing through sea trials.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
But a comeback win against Jordan has made progressing to the Round of 32 a possibility.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Debate over Arnold’s motivation also still occurs, with some pointing to his own disillusionment with how the war was progressing.
—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The recent static fire with Ship 40 means SpaceX is progressing toward Starship's next full flight campaign, which will feature engine tests with all six of Ship 40's Raptors and all 33 of Super Heavy's.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Counsell said the 34-year-old is progressing well and could throw off a mound soon.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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Called up Thursday after signing as a free agent in April after recovering from March 2025 shoulder surgery, Grove made a memorable Rays debut — and was awarded the win for doing so.
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The Orioles aren't reinventing the wheel by doing that.
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Jamal Musiala spent much of his childhood in England, developing his game in Chelsea’s youth academy and playing for England’s youth teams with his close friend Jude Bellingham.
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Despite being at the center of this season’s developing drama, rookie deckhand Luke is a bit of a cypher.
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The Boca Chica takeover had been proceeding on the ground regardless of the litigation.
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The rules mandate that officers come to a complete stop and confirm the right-of-way before proceeding through a red signal, even during emergency responses.
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Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
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Deadly trend continues The apparent attack in Aomori marks the latest example of encroachment by Japan's growing bear population in areas with an aging and declining human population.
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Both political factions’ cronies continually flatter and lie to them about how things are going.
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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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The triumph — which frustrated a British attempt to split the American colonies in half by marching down the Hudson Valley to New York City — radically shifted momentum in the Revolutionary War and encouraged France to enter the conflict as an American ally.
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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