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as in grew
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in proceeded
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progressed
The episode then progressed into a high-octant pursuit of Martel’s killer.
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Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Note the dramatic rise since last week, capped by today’s higher high which then got sold as the session progressed.
—John Navin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
In the years since, tech companies have progressed from developing products to operating entire systems that affect domains previously exclusively governed by states, such as digital infrastructure and its security guarantees.
—Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024
But as the investigation progressed, too many nongovernmental organization reports and witness statements were unearthed to ignore.
—Kim Thuy Seelinger, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2016
Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Note the dramatic rise since last week, capped by today’s higher high which then got sold as the session progressed.
—John Navin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
In the years since, tech companies have progressed from developing products to operating entire systems that affect domains previously exclusively governed by states, such as digital infrastructure and its security guarantees.
—Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024
But as the investigation progressed, too many nongovernmental organization reports and witness statements were unearthed to ignore.
—Kim Thuy Seelinger, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressed
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Service slowed and wait times grew.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The death toll related directly or indirectly to Helene grew to more than 184, and it was expected the number could rise as search and rescue efforts continued.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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The prosecution had initially charged him with 35 offenses but proceeded with only five.Reuters, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Santa Monica has proceeded more cautiously through a year of negotiations.David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Many similar systems have been developed, but the PDW solution has a major advantage.David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, no one has developed breast cancer as a result of using antiperspirants.Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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There was a 5-6% increase in marijuana use initiation among adolescents and young adults aged 12-20.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The suspects are men aged between 18 and 37, all of them Dutch residents, police said.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The decision by Price’s office to file charges in Monk’s death came just days after a landslide election that saw Price become the first district attorney in the county’s history to be recalled from office.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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But then came the shock of the terror attacks, when Hamas and other militant groups killed more than 1,200 people in southern Israel and kidnapped some 250 more into Gaza.Ivana Kottasová and Zeena Saifi, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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To crack that rotation, the youngster will need to have dramatically improved his three-point shot, and matured in several parts of his game.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This will become possible by breaking the AD problem into a large (but finite) set of driving skills, each one separately learned, matured, tested and incorporated into the car.Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Silicon Valley walked in like in the way Elon Musk walked into Twitter and went, ‘How many people work here?Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Sandro went small, launching the mini-version of its Tangoso hobo in new colors and a canvas version too, and added cute styling for footwear with boat shoes pre-flipped down at the back for a slip-on feel.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Despite the pushback from designers, fashion conservationists, and the public, Kardashian has forged on—and there appears to be no end in sight.Cazzie David, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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Despite the pushback from designers, fashion conservationists, and the public, Kardashian has forged on—and there appears to be no end in sight.Cazzie David, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Progressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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