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as in process
forward movement in time or place
we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind
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as in evolution
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 to grow
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progress
Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
This nation, conceived in liberty, remains a work in progress.
—Ari Hart, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Even the railway, which China has been pushing to finance with loans for years, has barely progressed beyond early stages of discussion.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
How the condition originates, progresses, and responds to treatment can also vary a good deal among people.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
This nation, conceived in liberty, remains a work in progress.
—Ari Hart, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Conclusion: Balancing Innovation and Prudence in a Rapidly Evolving Market
Stablecoins have progressed from a curiosity in the cryptocurrency world to a significant force in the global financial system.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Even the railway, which China has been pushing to finance with loans for years, has barely progressed beyond early stages of discussion.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
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This rare fossilization process allowed researchers to examine the species’ structural features, including its soft tissue, stomach and coloration patterns.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the process of creating the hairpieces, dearest gentle readers, is more laborious than Lady Whistledown’s efforts to conceal her identity from the Ton.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This evolution highlights the need to reimagine traditional processes—not simply digitize existing ones—so that AI becomes a proactive partner in decision-making and everyday operations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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News of the evolution of an already perilous threat that can bypass 2FA protections that both Google and Microsoft have in place is, therefore, naturally of huge concern.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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González, 47, held various government jobs during the presidency of Rafael Correa, who led Ecuador from 2007 through 2017 with free-spending socially conservative policies and grew increasingly authoritarian in his last years as president.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jared Silva, a policy analyst with the Division of Marine Fisheries, called out this trend directly, saying there’s a growing group of anglers chasing viral fame instead of respecting the rules.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The hearing will proceed as planned for April 17 and 18.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The key is proceeding with tact—sometimes humor, sometimes concern.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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In fact, empathy from clinicians can actually affect the progression of a disease.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even through the backwards progression, Cathy feels whole, consistent.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer Desiree Mathurin covers growth and development for The Charlotte Observer.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Prime Video is developing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, based on the Crane-Iron Pentalogy book series by Wang Dulu.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Samsung Wireless Fast Charge: Samsung developed a Proprietary Power Delivery Extension (PPDE) standard in the early days of Qi to offer higher than 5-watt wireless charging.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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