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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
Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.
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Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.
—Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
On Thursday, speaking at a conference in the West Bank, Netanyahu went even further, suggesting that Israel was progressing to have total control over the enclave.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
Yes, this is progressing quickly.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In all, 64 teams will compete in the NCAA Tournament, with winners progressing from the regional round to super regionals.
—Gary Bedore
may 25, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
Afshin Adam Sepehri, a software engineer at Salesforce, says his daughter is now a teacher at Payam Music while studying computer science at the University of Washington and his son, who is still in high school, is progressing quickly.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Whitaker began to send money through gift cards, with increments beginning at $80 but progressing to larger amounts such as $800, according to Miedecke.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Nvidia will report earnings after Wall Street's closing bell on Wednesday, with investors focused on how the AI darling's infrastructure buildout is progressing.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.
—Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
On Thursday, speaking at a conference in the West Bank, Netanyahu went even further, suggesting that Israel was progressing to have total control over the enclave.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
Yes, this is progressing quickly.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In all, 64 teams will compete in the NCAA Tournament, with winners progressing from the regional round to super regionals.
—Gary Bedore
may 25, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
Afshin Adam Sepehri, a software engineer at Salesforce, says his daughter is now a teacher at Payam Music while studying computer science at the University of Washington and his son, who is still in high school, is progressing quickly.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Whitaker began to send money through gift cards, with increments beginning at $80 but progressing to larger amounts such as $800, according to Miedecke.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Nvidia will report earnings after Wall Street's closing bell on Wednesday, with investors focused on how the AI darling's infrastructure buildout is progressing.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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The free-speech cases in Florida, Tennessee and Indiana highlight a growing debate surrounding the First Amendment, political discourse and social media.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Every generation eventually rewrites George Washington, which tells you less about Washington than about the country doing the rewriting.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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Pritzker has proposed a social media tax projected to bring in about $200 million from large tech companies doing business in Illinois.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The breakthrough came from the US Air Force, which had spent years developing a propellant called ASCENT (Advanced SpaceCraft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant) as a greener replacement for hydrazine, a highly toxic chemical traditionally used in spacecraft propulsion.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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The Fort Worth Independent School District issued a new request for proposals May 29, seeking proposals from developers interested in purchasing and developing some of the tracts of property surrounding Farrington Field stadium.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Adzick saw an opening for something a little more polished, proceeding to create fashions that are designed to move from the pickleball court to coffee runs and after-school activities without an outfit change needed.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Rumfield stopped at second base, initially unsure of the ruling, before proceeding around the bases.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Moreover, compared to nearby countries that have counteracted the economic effects of aging populations with new immigrants and their children, Italy has set more hurdles on the path to citizenship for those without native ancestry, even if they are born in the country.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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For now, Brown-Forman says there should be no disruption to Slane whiskey availability because the company has enough mature stock already aging.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The 1970 opening ceremony of the games showed the various teams marching into the soccer stadium to the sound of drums.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Everyone attending — whether marching up Fifth Ave.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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