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as in advances
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
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as in evolutions
the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the complex or advanced
the rapid progress of medical science in the last century
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as in grows
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in does
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progresses
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But as Notes from Underground progresses, his behavior turns from funny to pathetic to downright despicable.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Lindholm said the Northeast Neighborhood Association will be kept updated as construction progresses.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Yet, his ability to overtake and win as the rep progresses is impressive.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
As the spring progresses, the Bruins’ new-look defensive line continues to shine.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The desire to merge audiences — younger viewers for the mainstream news groups and broader audiences for the digital upstarts — is at the crux of many of these new agreements, which are expected to get more ambitious as time progresses.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Investigating and addressing this crucial connection could be the key to saving millions of men’s lives by intervening before cardiovascular disease develops or progresses.
—Denise Asafu-Adjei, STAT, 13 Apr. 2026
Showers will become more numerous as Saturday progresses, with increasing wind gusts up to 35 mph, stronger along the coast.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
As the virus progresses, dogs may suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Freshmen Brock Boyd and Jerquaden Guilford also have a chance to earn playing time as the season progresses.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
As the morning progresses, the audience is introduced to the other boarders living at the Hollies’ home.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Garden centers may offer discount starter plants as the season progresses, but these veggies become increasingly stressed and stunted.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Wilting Leaves Are Not Normal Don’t assume that leaves yellowing or wilting tomato plant leaves from the bottom up as the season progresses is normal.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The heat is expected to build gradually throughout the summer, with temperatures trending above normal as the season progresses.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
As work progresses, the project will be closely watched as a test of whether long-standing environmental issues can finally be resolved.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Most patients begin with soft foods and gradually return to a normal diet as healing progresses.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But as Notes from Underground progresses, his behavior turns from funny to pathetic to downright despicable.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Lindholm said the Northeast Neighborhood Association will be kept updated as construction progresses.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Yet, his ability to overtake and win as the rep progresses is impressive.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
As the spring progresses, the Bruins’ new-look defensive line continues to shine.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The desire to merge audiences — younger viewers for the mainstream news groups and broader audiences for the digital upstarts — is at the crux of many of these new agreements, which are expected to get more ambitious as time progresses.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Investigating and addressing this crucial connection could be the key to saving millions of men’s lives by intervening before cardiovascular disease develops or progresses.
—Denise Asafu-Adjei, STAT, 13 Apr. 2026
Showers will become more numerous as Saturday progresses, with increasing wind gusts up to 35 mph, stronger along the coast.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
As the virus progresses, dogs may suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Freshmen Brock Boyd and Jerquaden Guilford also have a chance to earn playing time as the season progresses.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
As the morning progresses, the audience is introduced to the other boarders living at the Hollies’ home.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Garden centers may offer discount starter plants as the season progresses, but these veggies become increasingly stressed and stunted.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Wilting Leaves Are Not Normal Don’t assume that leaves yellowing or wilting tomato plant leaves from the bottom up as the season progresses is normal.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
The heat is expected to build gradually throughout the summer, with temperatures trending above normal as the season progresses.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
As work progresses, the project will be closely watched as a test of whether long-standing environmental issues can finally be resolved.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
Noun
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Talley found himself back before Lyke on Tuesday, the day after another judge had ordered Talley detained while the police shooting case advances.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New media encompasses the rapid and continual evolutions in media that have created new textual experiences, new ways of representing the world, and new relationships between subjects and media technologies.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Component updates and evolutions aren't always about performance and capacity upgrades; sometimes, quality-of-life improvements can make a real difference.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Continuing down this path only increases uncertainty, undermines long-term infrastructure planning and grows the national debt.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That is exactly what this film cleverly does — pinpoints the insidious nature of far-right movements and the creeping rhetoric that has polluted our society.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Corey Scher is a postdoctoral researcher at the Conflict Ecology laboratory at Oregon State University, which does satellite monitoring in conflict zones.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fundamental processes governing brain health — genetics, neural and synaptic plasticity, and neuroinflammation — do not respect the arbitrary boundaries drawn between neurology and psychiatry.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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California is currently unable to capitalize on these developments, even when the ideas for them come from within the state.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From drawing, everything else develops.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If Ty Simpson develops into a top NFL quarterback who leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the club will look back at the 2026 draft as one of the best and shrewdest in its history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now, as the investigation proceeds, the National Weather Service is advising residents to seek storm information from a variety of reliable sources.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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He is expected to make an initial court appearance in North Carolina before the case proceeds in federal court in New York.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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