progressively

Definition of progressivelynext

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Recent Examples of progressively By increasing the carrier density in the neighbouring graphene bilayer, the team progressively weakened the Coulomb interactions between electrons in the magic-angle graphene. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 These are proper, fully fledged components, designed to last, keep doing things, and progressively fire the mind with possibilities. New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 In Dead Souls, birdlike heads begin large and become progressively smaller around the necklace, ending beside a clasp representing the AIDS virus. Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Sovereign debt loads are already elevated across much of the world, and refinancing maturing debt at higher rates will progressively increase interest costs and strain public finances. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Leaders can maintain visible performance while becoming progressively depleted underneath it. Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 At the same time, increasing the dose beyond a certain range produces progressively smaller increases in some opioid effects. Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Much of this debt has funded investment that has generated progressively lower—even negative—economic returns, including excess residential real estate, underutilized infrastructure, and manufacturing capacity that far outstrips demand. Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 There are people everywhere who are content creators, and because the dollar translates progressively better to India, the Indian currency is declining. Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressively
Adverb
  • Though historically rare, murder or homicide charges in high-speed crashes that don’t involve drugs or alcohol are becoming increasingly common, according to experts interviewed by USA TODAY.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In her view, corporate communication is becoming more personal, cultural understanding is gaining strategic importance, and sustainability is increasingly integrated into brand identity rather than positioned as an add-on.
    Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The fee applies during the first 13 years of the agreement and gradually declines over the remaining initial term.
    Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some medications need to be tapered gradually, and there are serious risks of stopping them suddenly.
    Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Progressively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressively. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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