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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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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
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
The Academy may well have made significant progress in reforming itself to be more inclusive; several presenters took care to note the 13,000 voting members who chose the winners (and The Weeknd broke his years-long boycott of the Grammys to perform this time).
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
In a recent mass injury update, the Nets said Thomas will continue to progress in individual on-court workouts and is expected to return shortly after the All-Star break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The company is the poster child for corporate America’s change on DEI and direct public commitments to advance progress for Black Americans and racial minorities.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
The Academy may well have made significant progress in reforming itself to be more inclusive; several presenters took care to note the 13,000 voting members who chose the winners (and The Weeknd broke his years-long boycott of the Grammys to perform this time).
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
That means the record progressed by an order of magnitude in 16 weeks, from $156,000 to $1.56 million.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
In a recent mass injury update, the Nets said Thomas will continue to progress in individual on-court workouts and is expected to return shortly after the All-Star break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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With that being said, there are other teams that are working through the free-agent process perhaps and there could be some opportunities to have dialogue.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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With that expansion comes opportunities (and predictions) for innovation and evolution in three focus areas: technological advancements, wellness and pharmaceutical research and development, and environmental sustainability.—
Corey Koffler,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Why is that a bad thing — especially when those songs provided the foundation for the evolution of American music in the centuries that followed?—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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From 2007 to 2017, U.S. exports to USAID partner countries grew three times as fast as exports elsewhere (though DOGE removed the report sharing that data from the web too).—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Football had changed since his debut, where athleticism and high pressing were now cornerstones of an attacker’s role and growing muscular problems hampered his ability to adapt.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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A couple of other tangible efforts are proceeding as planned.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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The resolution comes as House Republican leadership is stalled on how to proceed with reconciliation, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and top leaders pushing for a one-bill approach.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Last season, the young striker played two games with the first team but his progression did not go any further.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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There weren’t any game breaking glitches that tanked the experience or blocked overall story progression.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Insiders also had the film is in early development.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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In short, the AV industry has consistently prioritized scaling up data collection, headcount, and infrastructure over the development of smarter, more efficient approaches.—
Edwin Olson,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Variations: Following the eau de parfum launch in 2001, Polge developed the eau de toilette just a year later, relying on grapefruit instead for citrus notes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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After the fog lifts, a south-southeast wind flow will develop, producing a more humid day with isolated showers.—
Garfield Hylton,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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Skin scents simply don’t challenge me the way more complex creations do.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Twenty-five percent of adults experiencing homelessness also struggle with a severe mental illness, but so do 20% of all Americans.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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