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as in growing
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in doing
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progressing
The habits and mindsets that brought you success at one stage of your career might hold you back from progressing to the next level.
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Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Looking ahead, Walker envisions AAW progressing with time, with an emphasis on expansive programming, innovative exhibitions, and more educational content.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
And while status quo isn’t always the most exciting of states, further signs of stability could bode well for the broader economy and the Federal Reserve, which is closely watching for signals that the slowdown in the labor market is progressing into an overall economic downturn.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
After this recent stratospheric flight, which was supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering and the Rapid Prototyping Programs, AV will continue aggressively progressing Horus A towards operational employment.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Thanks to his leadership, AI innovation is rapidly progressing across industries—from autonomous vehicles to health care.
—Sam Altman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
The probe was progressing rapidly, the source said, before an Israeli raid killed him a day after Nasrallah's assassination.
—Samia Nakhoul and Laila Bassam, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Looking ahead, Walker envisions AAW progressing with time, with an emphasis on expansive programming, innovative exhibitions, and more educational content.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
And while status quo isn’t always the most exciting of states, further signs of stability could bode well for the broader economy and the Federal Reserve, which is closely watching for signals that the slowdown in the labor market is progressing into an overall economic downturn.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
After this recent stratospheric flight, which was supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Research and Engineering and the Rapid Prototyping Programs, AV will continue aggressively progressing Horus A towards operational employment.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Thanks to his leadership, AI innovation is rapidly progressing across industries—from autonomous vehicles to health care.
—Sam Altman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
The probe was progressing rapidly, the source said, before an Israeli raid killed him a day after Nasrallah's assassination.
—Samia Nakhoul and Laila Bassam, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressing
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The rise of the wet martini is closely linked to the growing interest in mindful drinking.Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, this research adds to a growing body of work exploring innovative treatments to improve healing from severe skin wounds.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The growth of peer-to-peer marketplaces is a trend to watch in 2025 as brands are tasked with doing more with the same—or even fewer—resources and fashioning new revenue streams to drive better business outcomes.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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Before proceeding with these development plans, however, Bogotá must demand that state agencies be allowed safe and unimpeded access to the communities living under the control of armed groups.Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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This article will highlight some recent developments in each area, examine the inevitable convergence already being foreshadowed by some leading players, suggest a boundary toward which the industry may be proceeding and conclude with some implications.Pravir Malik, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, the market for music catalogs shows signs of stability and potential growth, with projections indicating steady multiples in the coming years.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The strike came at the peak of the holiday season at the ports, which handle about half the cargo from ships coming into and out of the United States.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Progressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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