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as in growing
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in doing
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progressing
Genetic research has advanced dramatically in recent years, progressing from enhancing food crops through genetic insights to exploring the possibility of resurrecting extinct species.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Updates about availability and how development is progressing will be available via the Google Labs website.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Just two weeks ago the coach expressed confidence in how his young linemen were progressing.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
India’s textile industry is progressing towards global competitiveness, with significant growth.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Mayor Eric Adams stated Saturday that the investigation is progressing, describing the search as narrowing in scope.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Syrian rebels have declared victory in a vital city on their way to taking the capital, with reports indicating that anti-Bashar al-Assad forces are progressing through the Damascus suburbs.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
By using technical analysis tools like price projections, Fibonacci Extensions and Chandelier Exits, savvy investors can identify upside targets and confirm that the uptrend is progressing as expected.
—David Keller, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Updates about availability and how development is progressing will be available via the Google Labs website.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Just two weeks ago the coach expressed confidence in how his young linemen were progressing.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
India’s textile industry is progressing towards global competitiveness, with significant growth.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Mayor Eric Adams stated Saturday that the investigation is progressing, describing the search as narrowing in scope.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Syrian rebels have declared victory in a vital city on their way to taking the capital, with reports indicating that anti-Bashar al-Assad forces are progressing through the Damascus suburbs.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
By using technical analysis tools like price projections, Fibonacci Extensions and Chandelier Exits, savvy investors can identify upside targets and confirm that the uptrend is progressing as expected.
—David Keller, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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Many consumers are embracing these developments, showing a growing desire for more meaningful connections with brands that make product discovery easier and offer compelling incentives.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As for 2025 planning, Doing Things Media will explore additional acquisitions to add to its growing war chest and will consider new product opportunities for each of the brands.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some Syrian Americans planned to rally Sunday afternoon, celebrating the end of al-Assad's rule, starting at the Islamic Center of Detroit, a Detroit mosque, and then proceeding with a caravan to the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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The names of Bowling and another woman, who’s claims were barred from proceeding to trial, are collectively shown for more than ten seconds in two scenes and a trailer in a similar fashion.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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While the cloud tax is the highest dollar-amount tax being discussed, this does not mean that the other laundry list of tax increases will not hit most every Chicago resident’s wallet in the coming year.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A tractor-trailer hauling thousands of pounds of metal beams was involved in a four-car crash on Interstate 395 in Norwich on Tuesday, leading to the beams coming loose and smashing through the cab area of the tractor-trailer, trapping the injured driver inside.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hours before the most meaningful game, the event is highlighted by the Army Corps of Cadets and the Brigade of Midshipmen marching onto the field.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Imagine being a teenage Black girl marching for justice in 1963, only to be arrested and confined to a holding cell without beds, a bathroom or proper nourishment.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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