Synonyms of progressing

progressing

verb

present participle of progress

1

as in growing

to become mature

generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growing
• developing
• maturing
• aging
• ageing
• ripening
• evolving
• growing up
• flowering
• blooming
• blossoming
• softening
• flourishing
• unfolding
• burgeoning
• mellowing
• bourgeoning
• advancing
• opening
• getting along
• graying
• getting on
• greying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declining
• deteriorating
• worsening
• degenerating
• sinking
• decaying
• drying
• weakening
• fading
• waning
• drooping
• wasting (away)
• sagging
• flagging
• regressing
• withering
• reverting
• returning
• shriveling
• wilting
• shrivelling
• retrogressing
• lapsing
• backsliding

2

as in doing

to move forward along a course

our wedding plans are progressing nicely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doing
• proceeding
• coming
• going
• marching
• advancing
• forging
• pacing
• faring
• coming along
• getting along
• going along
• gaining ground
• getting on
• going off
• speeding
• accelerating
• travelling
• approaching
• pushing
• traveling
• nearing
• driving
• journeying
• repairing
• passing
• running
• propelling
• wending
• fast-forwarding
• impelling
• actuating
• taking out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remaining
• standing
• staying
• stopping
• checking
• blocking
• impeding
• hindering
• stemming
• obstructing
• halting
• arresting
• retarding
• slowing (down or up)
• holding back
• delaying
• interrupting
• detaining
• suppressing
• stalling
• inhibiting
• repressing
• hampering
• waiting
• pausing
• stunting
• nipping
• ceasing
• balking
• cramping
• regressing
• letting up