PROGRESSIVELY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

progressively

adverb

Definition of progressively

as in increasingly

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Recent Examples of progressively As agents accumulate conversation history, retrieved documents, memory, system instructions, tool definitions and execution state, interactions can progressively become larger and more expensive. — Pritam Debnath, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Abrams does yeoman’s work with a character stuck in a tight spot for most of the running time, constantly grunting and gasping with a mixture of anguish and exhaustion as his body gets progressively more beat up and broken. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 The resulting shorter-chain compounds can undergo additional defluorination, progressively dismantling the original PFAS molecules. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Howard then began making snoring sounds, coughed and resumed the snoring sounds, which grew progressively quieter. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Since then, its totalities grew progressively longer before peaking in 1955 at 7 minutes, 7 seconds. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Beyond mechanical designs and core actuator modules, RoboParty plans to progressively open its motion-control systems, simulation environments, software development kits and training tools. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Flagge told investigators the girl’s arm progressively got worse over the next several hours, the warrant affidavit said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 In the hot and progressively drier areas of the Southwest, the conifers — such as ponderosa pines or Douglas fir — are having difficulty growing back compared to their hardy competition. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

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The fabric has become increasingly popular among our Shop AD editors in seasons like fall and winter.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2026
Modern naval operations increasingly depend on the coordination of multiple platforms rather than the capabilities of a single vessel or sensor.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of increasingly

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Tracking displacement is different, as a user gradually pulling back from their human relationships may show few, if any, signs of distress.

— Ned Cooper, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
Since returning to the Vatican, Leo has gradually resumed his activities while adjusting his schedule to prioritize recovery and periods of rest, the statement said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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