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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
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
The fresh data marked two consecutive months of rising inflation, extending a bout of accelerated price increases that has reversed some of the progress made in lowering inflation earlier in the year.
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—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
By investing in housing solutions, countries can progress towards achieving their climate objectives while fostering more resilient, sustainable and equitable communities.
—Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The impact of losing TikTok would reverberate beyond the app itself, threatening to undo years of progress for Black creators and entrepreneurs.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
The fresh data marked two consecutive months of rising inflation, extending a bout of accelerated price increases that has reversed some of the progress made in lowering inflation earlier in the year.
MORE: Has bitcoin's limited supply driven its rally?
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Rams have gotten healthier, while San Francisco has gone the opposite direction as its bad luck has compounded as the season has progressed.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
By investing in housing solutions, countries can progress towards achieving their climate objectives while fostering more resilient, sustainable and equitable communities.
—Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progress
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The complexity of navigating diverse regulations across different jurisdictions further complicates the development process.Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, algorithms are now embedded in companies and various levels of government, speeding along processes that used to be handled by humans.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ongoing evolution of more innovative features and functionality, such as Ethereum’s smart contracts, will likely add to this.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In The Language Puzzle, archeologist Steven Mithen draws on the latest research from linguistics, anthropology, psychology and genetics to guide the reader through some 1.6 million years of hominin evolution.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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As businesses continue to take advantage of AI in their operations and decision-making, its importance grows.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the family grew larger numerically.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
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In a ruling in October, Judge Tanya Walton Pratt allowed Kennard and Bowling to proceed to trial and pursue punitive damages.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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If the plant’s current automation lacks the versatility to optimize integration with AI—or simply cannot benefit from it—then that opens the way for other questions about how to proceed.Massimo Bizzi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Medications for the Condition Some prescribed medications work to slow the progression of the disease.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, getting adequate doses of vitamin C has been shown to slow down the progression of clouding.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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In other words, robotaxis aren't going to pay off anytime soon — perhaps no surprise given the costs of development and kitting out a car versus the much cheaper business model of Uber or Lyft.Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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International and national developments on transgender procedures for minors The British government this week indefinitely banned the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under 18 who identify as transgender.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, the Chargers have come on of late with multiple players providing key moments as the season develops.Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, there will be many AI thinkers competing for influence in Trump’s White House, including Marc Andreessen, who wants AI to be developed as fast as possible, and Musk, who has warned of the technology’s existential risks.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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Artificial intelligence models do much more than generate (occasionally accurate) text responses and (somewhat) realistic videos.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The specific witness and notary requirements depend on your county’s regulations, so do your research ahead of time to ensure.Marisa Polansky and Kristine Keller, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progress. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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