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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
George Ramsay, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
As Magazine Dreams progresses, Maddox descends further into his antisocial tendencies and grows more destructive.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Its symptoms vary widely depending on how the slow-growing mycobacterium that causes the infection progresses across three different stages.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
As the year progresses, that will likely be happening with more and more regularity – especially if Fisher is able to maintain the form of his life.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
As Magazine Dreams progresses, Maddox descends further into his antisocial tendencies and grows more destructive.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Diners will start their journey at Lala with cocktails and appetizers, then progress to Barbusa for appetizers, pasta and wine and finish up at Nonna for dessert and cocktail, wine or espresso.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Its symptoms vary widely depending on how the slow-growing mycobacterium that causes the infection progresses across three different stages.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
Noun
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As her mentor, Jeon guided Lee through critical aspects of her research, teaching her how to break and make chemical bonds, as well as how to develop sustainable synthesis processes in his lab.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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To fill the post of secretary of state, an office appointed in Pennsylvania, Shapiro tapped Al Schmidt, a Philadelphia Republican who had been targeted by Trump allies for defending the city’s voting process following the 2020 election.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tariff timeline: Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war Trump says the ultimate fruits of tariffs will be worth the pain.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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This didn’t seem like a calculated pivot—but an organic evolution of brand identity.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As this reality sets in, there is a growing opening for fintech startups to bridge the gap.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her pivot to modeling reflects the growing trend of NIL-era athletes like LSU’s Angel Reese and Livvy Dunne leveraging their platforms beyond sports.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The paper proceeds to paste together a transhistorical collage of names (Aristotle, Carl Linnaeus, Giovanni Morelli, Giorgio Vasari) in the service of the idea that partnership between the arts and science (both undefined) has an illustrious genealogy.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite a slower start to the season, which featured losses to Kentucky and Kansas in the team’s first six games, the Blue Devils proceeded to win every other game except for one against Clemson in February.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even through the backwards progression, Cathy feels whole, consistent.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In fact, empathy from clinicians can actually affect the progression of a disease.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mowing regularly and at the proper height promotes a lush, dense lawn by stimulating root growth and lateral shoot development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Typically, an infected person will develop symptoms between 12 to 48 hours after being infected.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Donovan said the Chiefs are now looking at potentially developing around Arrowhead Stadium — a prominent departure from April 2024, when the team deemed the area not worthy of further investment.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That is something that a trainee should be able to do under supervision or an advanced senior resident would be able to do on their own.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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No matter your best intentions, the fact remains that styles change, as do our tastes.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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