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as in process
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
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2
as in evolution
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 to grow
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progress
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
So call this development tremendous progress.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
But as the year progressed, confidence returned, driven in part by the power of these digitally native generations.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Interests in Bermuda should monitor the progress of Melissa.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
So call this development tremendous progress.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Additionally, Calvin Klein will continue rolling out iterations of its spring campaign as the season progresses.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
But as the year progressed, confidence returned, driven in part by the power of these digitally native generations.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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This approach can reduce the overhead coordination of traditional innovation processes while maximizing the probability of generating top-tier ideas from the start.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Liam has spoken extensively about putting on the black leathers, contacts and the wig and that process of not becoming yourself.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Front-foot defending and slick attacking interplay, especially on the left flank, has been the blueprint over the past few seasons, but there are signs of evolution.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, crayons don’t exactly factor very heavily into natural selection and evolution.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Morelli turned to the drug as a result of his growing addiction to OxyContin, which he had been prescribed following back surgery, wrote Joslin.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hunter has set himself a very fine amount of emotional and physical space within which to work, and there’s pleasure in watching Metcalf and Stock negotiate the tiptoeing way Sarah and Ethan grow closer.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Although inflation ticked up in September and remains above the Fed’s 2% target, analysts expect the central bank to proceed with another quarter-point rate cut, viewing cooling labor market risks as more pressing than lingering price pressures, according to a recent report by Oxford Economics.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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If the land is valued over $500,000, the city must receive a minimum of three bids to proceed with the sale.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Since lipid metabolism is involved, diet and cholesterol control might partly influence disease progression in APOE4 carriers, though this remains under investigation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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And, as if that progression wasn't impressive enough, he's now started a game in the ALDS, two in the ALCS, and Game 1 of the World Series.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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By 2030, the country’s developer community will outgrow that of the US, according to GitHub — potentially threatening the nation’s long-standing lead in software development.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The company is also the only rubber manufacturer that can do full color digital printing on rubber, Hitt said.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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What Lewis is mostly in Denver to do, though, is block.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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