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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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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
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Dodge said as development progresses, the village will consider financing options to move forward with plans to abate traffic by extending Ravinia Avenue east to connect to 161st Street, potentially rerouting 25% of the intersection’s eastbound right and northbound left-turning traffic.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
All this while the riding position remains familiar, meaning your kid progresses without having to adjust to a new motorcycle each time.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
The surge of cold air for early next week won't last long as temperatures are anticipated to steadily warm as the weak front progresses.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
As frostbite progresses, the affected area may swell, develop blisters, or feel hard beneath the surface.
—Brandi D. Addison, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Northrop Grumman plans to integrate SiAW onto the F-35 once developmental testing progresses, giving the stealth fighter a new strike option against mobile missile launchers, jammers, command posts, and other high-priority targets.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
As frostbite progresses, the affected area may swell, develop blisters, or feel hard beneath the surface.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Arnold and Hans said the team working on the project – officially the Bi-State Management Team, with offices in Longworth – is meeting with Cincinnati and Covington officials as work progresses.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2025
Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
These machines can excavate the ground while supporting the ground above as the tunnel progresses.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Cucci and fellow freshmen Addison Bare, Bradley Burton, Avalon Campbell, Riley Jandorf and Avery King are expected to contribute multiple routines as the season progresses.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
The latter was particularly important, as Detroit will certainly want to see his goal scoring tick up as the year progresses.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Deaths are a lagging indicator, however, and increase as the season progresses.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
As the game progresses, the decisions grow more complex—and the consequences more severe.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
As the Chicago cohort progresses, Merchant is in conversation with public schools in New York and Boston to get pilot programs underway there.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
As the show progresses, flashbacks also reveal parts of many of the characters' pasts.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
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And holding on a bit longer to see how Puma’s turnaround progresses could turn into a benefit because evidence of some green shoots could raise bids for the brand.
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As the film progresses, Grace slowly falls deeper into depression and isolation.
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Braddy’s motive, investigators say, was that he was spurned by Shandelle, who had repeatedly rejected his advances.—
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Today’s entire schedule contains fewer than 160 antigens, thanks to advances in vaccine technology that allow precise targeting of only the components needed for protection.—
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Hadid, of course, is no stranger to hair evolutions; in the past, she’s gone cinnamon red and tried all different kinds of blonde, including a silvery shade for the inaugural Le Grand Dîner du Louvre in Paris last March.—
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But in the six decades since that fateful night, the Queen City’s culinary landscape has undergone multiple evolutions, driven largely by a vast diversity of immigrants who have shaped the city.—
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With each game confidence grows and signs of real potential can be seen like the sun rising in the morning.—
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If more than one seedling grows to a cell or container, one should be removed and transplanted.—
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Light Fixtures The dishwasher does an excellent job cleaning hard plastic and glass light fixtures.—
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To a lesser extent, the Escalade also does battle with cars like the BMW X7, the Lexus LX, Mercedes GLS, and Range Rover, though, considering only American full-size luxury SUVs—as many buyers in the segment do—Escalade is well on top.—
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Interactions and internal processes send cool gas drifting inward.—
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Park hailed the resilience of the community, and how residents organized block by block when there was no roadmap for recovery, and insurance and bureaucratic processes felt impossible to navigate alone.—
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The creative industries are desperately wondering how to respond to these rapid technological developments.—
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The charges against Clase and Ortiz are the latest bombshell developments in a federal crackdown on betting in professional sports.—
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Collaborating with industry leaders, academic institutions and others to ensure Iowa develops a skilled workforce for the growing nuclear energy sector.—
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The Sentencing Commission is an independent agency in the judiciary that develops sentencing policies and guidelines for federal courts based on those laws.—
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Instead, the reaction proceeds through a cascade of events.—
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
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“Progresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progresses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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