1
as in advances
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
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2
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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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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Recent Examples of progresses
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Altair will become more prominent as summer progresses, so there's plenty of time to get to know it.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
As the six-episode mini-series progresses, however, Niall reveals himself to be the real agent of chaos in this dark tale of men in crisis.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
So, if debt has become difficult to manage, exploring your debt relief options before a lawsuit progresses may help preserve both your finances and peace of mind.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.
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Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Each undergrad class consists of about 400 students, who are split up into eight primary training studios, with six in acting, one in musical theater and one in production and design, and then even smaller groups as training progresses.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Sandler’s portrayal of Happy Gilmore has become one of his most famous for his over-the-top comedic anger, which turns more heartfelt as the film progresses.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Seffrin and his team note that their study suggests that men might be able to thwart bonking by running slower in the first half of a marathon and getting continually faster as the race progresses, a pacing strategy known as negative splitting.
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Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
However, technology progresses quickly and warships age even quicker under the rigors of training, patrols, and deployments.
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David Szondy
july 01,
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
The sky may be clear during the day, especially in the areas far from the water, but coastal fog is expected to spread far overnight and in the early mornings as the week progresses.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The right back is suffering from a hamstring injury and is likely to sit out at least two games as the tournament progresses.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
But even then, with the third-place rankings so tight, goal difference is highly likely to play a part in who progresses.
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
West Nile virus activity is expected to surge in the Sacramento area as the summer progresses, authorities said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
As fermentation progresses, sugar is gradually converted into alcohol, meaning both its flavor and alcohol content evolve over time.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Altair will become more prominent as summer progresses, so there's plenty of time to get to know it.
—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
As the six-episode mini-series progresses, however, Niall reveals himself to be the real agent of chaos in this dark tale of men in crisis.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
So, if debt has become difficult to manage, exploring your debt relief options before a lawsuit progresses may help preserve both your finances and peace of mind.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.
—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.
—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Each undergrad class consists of about 400 students, who are split up into eight primary training studios, with six in acting, one in musical theater and one in production and design, and then even smaller groups as training progresses.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Verb
This strategic move provides crucial experienced depth behind the plate, a position where injuries can quickly test a team's resources, especially as the season progresses towards a playoff push.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Sandler’s portrayal of Happy Gilmore has become one of his most famous for his over-the-top comedic anger, which turns more heartfelt as the film progresses.
—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Seffrin and his team note that their study suggests that men might be able to thwart bonking by running slower in the first half of a marathon and getting continually faster as the race progresses, a pacing strategy known as negative splitting.
—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
However, technology progresses quickly and warships age even quicker under the rigors of training, patrols, and deployments.
—
David Szondy
july 01,
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
The sky may be clear during the day, especially in the areas far from the water, but coastal fog is expected to spread far overnight and in the early mornings as the week progresses.
—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The right back is suffering from a hamstring injury and is likely to sit out at least two games as the tournament progresses.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
But even then, with the third-place rankings so tight, goal difference is highly likely to play a part in who progresses.
—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
West Nile virus activity is expected to surge in the Sacramento area as the summer progresses, authorities said.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progresses
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The Nasdaq Composite saw its largest quarterly gain since 2020, powered by record-setting advances in semiconductor stocks and cybersecurity leaders.
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Yes, of course there have been thousands of technological advances in my lifetime, and my smart phone is full of helpful apps.
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Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Military experts say the key factor driving Ukraine's recent successes is evolutions in its mid-range drone strike capabilities.
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.
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All the chairs are light enough to move around easily, as the group of guests grows and migrates.
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The count of executive chairs grows slowly while the value concentrated in each one climbs.
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This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups.
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So does Milot Kiros, the DSA Congressional candidate who won in Colorado on Tuesday.
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While quantum computers remain under development, quantum sensors are already being used to measure physical processes with a level of precision that conventional instruments often struggle to achieve.
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Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
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Asimwe Kabunga, chairman of both mining companies, said energy reliability has become increasingly important for remote developments.
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Here are the most significant developments since the tragedy occurred.
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State Armor has both a research branch, which develops policy and intelligence briefs, and a legislative action division.
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Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
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Then the retreat proceeds, the rules are never mentioned again, and the inevitable breaches go unaddressed.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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