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as in grew
to become mature
generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms
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as in proceeded
to move forward along a course
our wedding plans are progressing nicely
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Recent Examples of progressed
Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.
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Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Granger said in her prepared statement that her health challenges have progressed since early September, making frequent visits to Washington difficult and unpredictable.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
Only American and Mexican sides have progressed to the semifinals, and they are neatly split.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
As the second half of the year progressed and Google rolled out a number of eye-catching AI products, Pichai’s standing improved, though some skepticism remains, sources told CNBC.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Denver ran the ball well early against the Chargers, but the production went down as the game progressed.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
As the tournament progressed, opponents found ways to at least contain ‘Triple Espresso’.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The Giants’ offensive line progressed from historically bad to functional this season.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Grant Salsman, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Supermodel Heidi Klum, who progressed into a mainstay judge of American’s Got Talent on NBC, is returning to her roots in the reality/competition space.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Granger said in her prepared statement that her health challenges have progressed since early September, making frequent visits to Washington difficult and unpredictable.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
Only American and Mexican sides have progressed to the semifinals, and they are neatly split.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
As the second half of the year progressed and Google rolled out a number of eye-catching AI products, Pichai’s standing improved, though some skepticism remains, sources told CNBC.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Denver ran the ball well early against the Chargers, but the production went down as the game progressed.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
As the tournament progressed, opponents found ways to at least contain ‘Triple Espresso’.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The Giants’ offensive line progressed from historically bad to functional this season.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressed
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As the allegations surfaced and then grew, Manson was dropped by CAA as a client and axed from acting roles in American Gods and Creepshow.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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For an experimental project that eschewed commercialism and grew in the studio, American’s backing proved pivotal, because the label provided the time and money to make whatever music Deconstruction wanted to make, which wasn’t a privilege most bands got.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Those children who remained proceeded down Palisades Drive — hand in hand, guided by staff members — to Station 23.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The defendants, as a result, sought to stop the release as the case proceeded.—
Robert Legare,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2025
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A couple has cataloged natural life online and has developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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In 2020, veteran NFL reporter Mike Sando of The Athletic, in response to a vocal segment of Seattle Seahawks fans who were clamoring at the time for the team to more prominently scheme the offense around Wilson, developed the Cook Index.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Most agreed that happiness in the United States is falling because of social isolation, especially among young people aged under 30.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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The most significant rise is anticipated among people aged 80 and older, with cases projected to increase by 196% by 2050.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the 30-day notice came anyway, just days after her husband lost his job as a machine operator.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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The outing between the pair came shortly after Swift and Kelce grabbed dinner in Park City, Utah, earlier this month.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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His performances have matured since sorting out his timekeeping — he was dropped from the starting line-up after reporting late for a 1-0 home defeat by Everton in January.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Also, the student population as a whole has greatly matured.—
Jeanne Rawdin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Federal officials alleged that Cormier forged the signature of the company’s owner and used the owner’s signature stamp on the checks to cash the checks or deposit them into her personal bank account.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Federal officials alleged that Cormier forged the signature of the company’s owner and used the owner’s signature stamp on the checks to cash the checks or deposit them into her personal bank account.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Progressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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