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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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Don’t let a little shade keep you from growing veggies; just be sure to pick the right ones.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Droughts, unseasonal rains and harsh winds have affected yields across key cocoa growing regions globally in the last few years.—
Indrabati Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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There does not even seem to be a process for doing so.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The Office lost Steve Carell after season seven and kept going for two more, sustained by an ensemble that had been steadily doing the heavy lifting all along.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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There’s a necessary shift—from doing to developing others.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The countries with agreements are mostly in the developing world, according to the group Third Country Deportation Watch, including roughly a dozen in Africa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Still, the finalization of text between the two nations was a sign that diplomacy was proceeding, despite active hostilities between the US and Iran over the past 48 hours.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The lawsuit against the school and administrators and the student and his family is proceeding, according to court records.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Simonson said that while construction has been hit by the same low-hire, low-fire conditions straining job growth, the industry faces more severe shortages from both an aging workforce and dwindling interest from younger generations.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Silicone food bags, baking mats, spatulas, baby pacifiers and collapsible water bottles are now marketed as eco-friendlier replacements for disposable plastics and aging nonstick cookware.—
Ryan Brennan
May 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Get the fireplace or grill going and everyone can cook their own hot dogs on a stick.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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SpaceX is on the verge of going where no initial public offering has ever gone before.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
Verb
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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 Rangers were marching toward that goal when conflict bubbled back to the surface.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Ants in particular are marching across our picnic tables and into our homes more frequently during the warmer season.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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