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Recent Examples of progressively
Meeting up with my friends and fiancé at a local dive bar in Washington, DC, answering progressively trickier questions about geography, science, history, politics and my favorite, pop culture – what wasn't there to like?
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David Oliver, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
For Starmer, whose future as leader of a progressively rudderless Labour Party is now at risk, these projections are about as helpful as a hole in the head.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The gusts progressively grew stronger, knocking over planters and forcing food vendors to close up shop early, until the festival itself was paused and performers were ushered offstage.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
The powering will then be carried out progressively.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
As part of its corporate goal of cutting emissions 50% by 2030, Netflix has been progressively transitioning its productions away from fossil fuels to newer technologies to power the productions behind its films and series.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Specifically, its insulin-producing beta cells that help control blood sugar are progressively destroyed.
—Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Each boss, which gets progressively harder, presents a strategic challenge that Liquid must create answers for.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Colombia responded with its own tariffs and a suspension of energy sales, while Ecuador progressively increased its tariff from 30% to 50% and finally to 100%.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
David Oliver, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
For Starmer, whose future as leader of a progressively rudderless Labour Party is now at risk, these projections are about as helpful as a hole in the head.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The gusts progressively grew stronger, knocking over planters and forcing food vendors to close up shop early, until the festival itself was paused and performers were ushered offstage.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
The powering will then be carried out progressively.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
As part of its corporate goal of cutting emissions 50% by 2030, Netflix has been progressively transitioning its productions away from fossil fuels to newer technologies to power the productions behind its films and series.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Specifically, its insulin-producing beta cells that help control blood sugar are progressively destroyed.
—Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Each boss, which gets progressively harder, presents a strategic challenge that Liquid must create answers for.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Colombia responded with its own tariffs and a suspension of energy sales, while Ecuador progressively increased its tariff from 30% to 50% and finally to 100%.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressively
Adverb
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The players have increasingly bought in over the years, even those without as many connections to the other city.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The nation is expected to face a shortage of 570,000 care workers by 2040, making the search for solutions increasingly urgent.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Suns led by nine in the first quarter, but the Thunder gradually regained control and led for the entire second half.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These Birkenstock Arizonas are also made with their signature cork footbeds, which can mold to the shape of your feet gradually to improve comfort and support your foot health.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Progressively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressively. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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