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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
Jerkins’ family operation included his cousin, Robert Smith, known as Big Bert, with whom Brandy began a clandestine relationship as the recording progressed.
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Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
By now, the space was packed, and conversation progressed at shouting volumes.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
As the shutdown progressed, airports across the country increasingly struggled with lengthy security lines and resulting disgruntled travelers.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
That trend continued as Summit FC progressed along in its first road trip.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
As the war progressed, Tehran accused several Gulf Arab states of allowing the US to use their territories to launch attacks onto the Islamic Republic.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Had that funding been directed to the traditional approach of raising public school budgets, the same kids would have progressed only an additional 11 days.
—Tommy Schultz, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
While there is a striking resemblance with how the US-China tariff negotiations progressed (escalatory deadlines that were subsequently postponed), a difference in this case is the incentives for both Iran and Israel do not necessarily align with a quick end.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The pain was in Denegal’s right shoulder, which became problematic as the season progressed.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
By now, the space was packed, and conversation progressed at shouting volumes.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
As the shutdown progressed, airports across the country increasingly struggled with lengthy security lines and resulting disgruntled travelers.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
That trend continued as Summit FC progressed along in its first road trip.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
As the war progressed, Tehran accused several Gulf Arab states of allowing the US to use their territories to launch attacks onto the Islamic Republic.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Had that funding been directed to the traditional approach of raising public school budgets, the same kids would have progressed only an additional 11 days.
—Tommy Schultz, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
While there is a striking resemblance with how the US-China tariff negotiations progressed (escalatory deadlines that were subsequently postponed), a difference in this case is the incentives for both Iran and Israel do not necessarily align with a quick end.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The pain was in Denegal’s right shoulder, which became problematic as the season progressed.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressed
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Boston’s lead grew to as large as 21 in the final minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Hornets opened the third quarter on a 7-2 run to push the lead back to 18, and the separation only grew.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Burgett then proceeded to yell at both police and the store clerk, who had followed him out, prosecutors said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Levin proceeded to advocate for US escalation in Iran.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Others said the absence of structured computer classes has left students without a foundation that earlier generations developed through formal instruction.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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There's a new $6,000 deduction specifically for seniors Eligible taxpayers aged 65 and older can claim a new $6,000 deduction per person for 2025 — or $12,000 for a married couple filing jointly where both spouses qualify.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The exhibit, set to open April 1, 2027, would feature three unicorns aged 2, 5 and 1,482 years old.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Back when players traditionally stayed at the same school for four years, Karaban’s evolution would have been ordinary, just another player who had matured as a person and grown as an athlete over the course of his time at UConn.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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This interest is also guaranteed, even if rates decline before the account has matured.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Royals' left-hander went six innings and allowed four hits and a walk while striking out eight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs went from playing in 100-plus degree weather for over a week in Arizona to wind chills in the upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in their 6-2 win over the Angels.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Progressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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