PROGRESSES Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of progress

as in advances

forward movement in time or place we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind

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as in evolutions

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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progresses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of progress

as in grows

to become mature generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

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as in does

to move forward along a course our wedding plans are progressing nicely

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Noun

As fall progresses, this might be the perfect time to get away for a bit to clear your head. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 That means California residents could see periods of cooler weather as fall progresses, but the overall three-month outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state. — Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Follow along here for our live updates as SpaceX completes preparations on the rocket's Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage, and progresses toward its 14th test launch of the Starship vehicle since 2023. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Holtec will also conduct geologic mapping and collect data as excavation progresses. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 As their military offensive progresses, those demands will likely continue to rise. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 This cow-gathering activity may be well along by late August but typically picks up as September progresses. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 To help extend the time before the cancer returns or progresses. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026 As sprouting progresses, the sweet potato may become softer, shriveled, or less flavorful. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

Architectural plans, programming and development milestones for the center will be announced as the project progresses. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026 Carroll said the team also places a greater focus on recovery, nutrition and reducing physical demands as the season progresses. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 This puts you in direct control over the atmosphere as the evening progresses. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 But especially as Other Desert Cities progresses, there’s something queasy about how maimed her life has been, not by her parents but by her playwright. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 Brock Purdy’s efficient offense is positioned to exploit that weakness as the game progresses. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 As the movie progresses, Fielder and the audience must question whether and how they’re being deceived. — David MacK, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 As the film progresses and the paths of the three protagonists cross in one way or another, the timbres and instrumental approach also begin to blend. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 On top of that, as the season progresses and the rest of the nation gets colder while Miami stays warm, South Florida becomes a more desirable destination. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses

Noun

Despite more than 25 years of advances in home entertainment, nothing quite matches the tactile thrill of launching a metal ball around a wooden cabinet.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
For Griffin, that means supporting AI and building data centers in America, while also pursuing advances in nuclear energy, batteries, and robotics.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of advances

Noun

Those values have informed key operational evolutions at Estée Lauder of late.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Massive technological evolutions, including smaller drivers and active and the introduction of adaptive-noise cancellation, have allowed listeners to focus on their favorite music like never before—even on the go, away from home.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of evolutions

Verb

The season finale brings the various strands of the story together elegantly and a bit pitilessly, too, as the body count continues to rise and the struggle for survival grows genuinely desperate.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
As awareness grows, expect more aggressive marketing of IPL and prescription drops directly to midlife women, and expect insurers to face pressure to clarify coverage.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of grows

Verb

And a reminder that these millionaires are playing a child’s game, because no one relishes it with quite the joy and verve and passion and emotion and occasional tantrum like Doncic does.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
By default, the dial does nothing other than serve as the pairing button.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of does

Noun

Zygielbaum says his election processes won't change either way.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
In March 2025, a group of inmates filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the government of failing to follow the proper administrative processes before changing the prison policy.

— Julian Mark, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of processes

Noun

In other developments, the bodies of 252 people, said by Russia to be Ukrainian soldiers, were returned to Ukraine in an exchange, Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said Thursday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Burkholder said Simmons missed Wednesday’s practice to discuss the developments, and that’s why he was listed on the injury report as being out with a back injury and for personal reasons.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of developments

Verb

The song develops into a slow-burn, lighters-up jam, its long, unhurried coda like getting lost in a sea of echoing, overlapping memories.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood Warnings (highest chances Wednesday-Thursday) if larger surf develops.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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