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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
Pia Singh, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The bus driver gave a statement to the police claiming the attacker rode the bus regularly, but no progress on the investigation has been reported, according to Gina Dandrow, Escobedo's mother.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
So far, Newsom’s office and legislators have not discussed publicly how the negotiations over cap-and-trade are progressing.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Fed has explicitly tied its future interest rate cut decisions to its progress on tackling inflation.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The bus driver gave a statement to the police claiming the attacker rode the bus regularly, but no progress on the investigation has been reported, according to Gina Dandrow, Escobedo's mother.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fellow additions in the summer transfer window — Greek defensive midfielder Nectarios Triantis and Paraguayan winger Alexis Farina — are progressing in the final stages of their work visas and are likely to join MNUFC soon, Ramsay said.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
So far, Newsom’s office and legislators have not discussed publicly how the negotiations over cap-and-trade are progressing.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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During a tour at Turning Point USA’s Phoenix headquarters last October, staff described the evolution from a Chicago garage startup to a sprawling campus funded by donors in 2018.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Eldridge insists that this evolution isn’t hypothetical.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their curiosity grew after the highest DNA match was found linked to a family line in Romania.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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American craft beer, for example, has grown over the last 30 years to take nearly 15% of US beer sales by volume.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a rare move, the panel in Atlanta also voted 2-1 to stop the environmental groups’ case from proceeding in Miami federal court until the appeals court rules on the merits of the state’s request to lift the judge’s injunction.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The honor fell to Rival Son’s majestic vocalist Jay Buchanan, who took the stage barefoot, in a maroon suit, and proceeded to devour the angry rock anthem.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allen consistently had time to scan the field and go through his progressions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study demonstrated the varied progression of the disease among different individuals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some kinds of difficulty are essential for mental development, just as physical resistance is essential for building muscle.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consider how closed captioning, originally developed for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, now benefits millions in noisy environments or when audio isn't available.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Drought concerns in the Midwest and Northeast Widespread moderate drought has developed recently in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, where precipitation during August was well below normal (rainfall deficits of 3 to 5 inches).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ford dropped it from the Explorer’s retail lineup, but continues to offer it in police vehicles, which benefit from its ability to power AC and other accessories without running the engine when parked, as patrol vehicles often spend lots of time doing.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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