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Recent Examples of progressively
Gaza is progressively becoming a literary property of English.
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
What has long been a tool for brands to innovate and surprise shoppers with unexpected partnerships continues to fall flat more often in a progressively crowded space.
—Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
People have been complaining about the progressively enhancing degradation in the city for weeks.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The symptoms were progressively getting worse with me.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Each tier of income is taxed at a progressively higher rate.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Even if future research identifies conditions in which cannabis is effective treatment, the medical benefits of marijuana have clearly been oversold and overpromoted in Illinois — to progressively fewer patients.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The game is feeling progressively more rigged right now.
—Chris Gethard, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
That meant hiring personal trainers, changing our diet, and planning progressively more difficult training hikes and backpacking trips every week leading up to our elopement.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
What has long been a tool for brands to innovate and surprise shoppers with unexpected partnerships continues to fall flat more often in a progressively crowded space.
—Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
People have been complaining about the progressively enhancing degradation in the city for weeks.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The symptoms were progressively getting worse with me.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Each tier of income is taxed at a progressively higher rate.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Even if future research identifies conditions in which cannabis is effective treatment, the medical benefits of marijuana have clearly been oversold and overpromoted in Illinois — to progressively fewer patients.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The game is feeling progressively more rigged right now.
—Chris Gethard, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
That meant hiring personal trainers, changing our diet, and planning progressively more difficult training hikes and backpacking trips every week leading up to our elopement.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressively
Adverb
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Anthony Bernon, 28, said Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about i the aggressive tactics being used by ICE and other federal agencies enforcing immigration policy.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement As the military and security elites captured the commanding heights of Iran’s economy, wealthy, traditional bazaar families and businessmen lost their economic autonomy and increasingly had to partner with or defer to networks connected to the IRGC to maintain their businesses.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But Roto-Rooter has gradually repurchased most of its old franchisees and expanded its service business.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday will be mostly cloudy before gradually becoming more sunny.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Progressively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressively. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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