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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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But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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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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At the same time, the US proceeded with developing and enacting the National Cybersecurity Strategy, setting standards, and mandating the establishment of a State Department Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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To that end, AWS has developed internal tools like a triage assistant that uses natural language processing to identify patterns, recommend actions, and speed up decision-making.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The tool was developed in partnership with Reverse Resources, Global Fashion Agenda, Circle Economy and Accelerating Circularity with funding from Laudes Foundation and IDH.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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Whether domestic and imported, it may only be sold if it’s aged at least 60 days.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 2018, adults aged 27 to 45 became eligible for the shot, previously only available to people ages 9 and 26.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Razorbacks’ marquee win came against a Playoff team in Tennessee, but that didn’t spark a surge at all.Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after, came the US Olympic trials.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Salah’s mentality has developed and matured over time.Andy Jones, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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That coin was supposed to increase in value over time and change color when its value matured.Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Those bleak years devastated the American rail industry, as revenue fell by 50 percent from 1928 to 1933, and a third of the country’s railroads went into bankruptcy.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Someone won a $68 million jackpot in New York on Christmas Eve in 2002, but that prize went unclaimed.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite their differing backgrounds—Mondale, a northern liberal, and Carter, a southern moderate—the two forged a close and effective alliance.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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That close bond was forged in the mid-1970s when Carter, then the first lady of Georgia, hosted Ford, then the first lady of the country, at the governor's mansion.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Progressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressed. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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