Synonyms of progresses

progresses 1 of 2

noun

plural of progress

1

as in advances

forward movement in time or place

we're making slow progress against this stiff headwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advances
• processes
• progressions
• advancements
• processions
• goings
• marches
• flows
• passages
• leaps
• headways
• approaches
• furtherances
• steps
• onrushes
• streams
• drifts
• comings
• jumps
• currents
• arrivals
• fluxes
• ways
• strides
• bounds
• advents
• impetuses
• momenta

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retreats
• regressions
• recessions
• regresses
• ebbs
• recesses
• returns
• retrogressions
• reverses
• reversals
• retractions
• refluxes
• backwashes
• turnarounds
• turnabouts
• about-faces

2

as in evolutions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolutions
• developments
• progressions
• expansions
• growths
• improvements
• advancements
• refinements
• elaborations
• emergences
• enhancements
• maturations
• betterments
• perfections
• incubations
• metamorphoses
• augmentations
• additions
• flowerings
• evolvements
• supplementations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressions
• reversions
• regresses
• relapses
• lapses
• retrogressions
• declines
• decays
• degradations
• degenerations
• deteriorations
• devaluations
• backslides
• downgrades
• degeneracies
• declinations
• declensions
• descents
• downfalls
• decadences

progresses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of progress

1

as in grows

to become mature

generally a species progresses from simple forms to more specialized forms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grows
• develops
• ages
• matures
• ripens
• grows up
• evolves
• flowers
• softens
• unfolds
• flourishes
• mellows
• blooms
• opens
• blossoms
• advances
• burgeons
• gets along
• gets on
• grays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deteriorates
• worsens
• declines
• decays
• degenerates
• fades
• sinks
• wanes
• weakens
• dries
• shrivels
• droops
• reverts
• sags
• regresses
• wastes (away)
• withers
• returns
• flags
• wilts
• lapses
• retrogresses
• backslides

2

as in does

to move forward along a course

our wedding plans are progressing nicely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• does
• proceeds
• goes
• comes
• marches
• forges
• advances
• comes along
• paces
• goes along
• fares
• goes off
• gets along
• gets on
• accelerates
• speeds
• gains ground
• nears
• approaches
• travels
• pushes
• wends
• passes
• drives
• propels
• repairs
• fast-forwards
• journeys
• runs
• impels
• actuates
• takes out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remains
• stands
• stays
• stops
• blocks
• hinders
• stems
• impedes
• obstructs
• arrests
• slows (down or up)
• halts
• checks
• retards
• interrupts
• suppresses
• delays
• ceases
• represses
• inhibits
• stalls
• hampers
• balks
• pauses
• holds back
• detains
• waits
• nips
• stunts
• regresses
• cramps
• lets up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of progresses

Noun

That means California residents could see periods of cooler weather as fall progresses, but the overall three-month outlook favors warmer-than-average conditions across much of the state. — Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Follow along here for our live updates as SpaceX completes preparations on the rocket's Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage, and progresses toward its 14th test launch of the Starship vehicle since 2023. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Holtec will also conduct geologic mapping and collect data as excavation progresses. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

As their military offensive progresses, those demands will likely continue to rise. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

This cow-gathering activity may be well along by late August but typically picks up as September progresses. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

To help extend the time before the cancer returns or progresses. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026

As sprouting progresses, the sweet potato may become softer, shriveled, or less flavorful. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026

The weather service encouraged monitoring forecasts as the afternoon progresses and to be alert for any possible flood warnings. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

As the day progresses and the vibe moves from business to pleasure, guests drift out to the outdoor terrace at La Lo La Rooftop with panoramic vistas, twinkling festoon lighting, and a menu of tapas and cocktails. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

But that’s largely due to the aural sensation provided by the voices, which become more powerful and prominent as the film progresses, dragging Jamal down with them. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Trayanova makes the most out of a metal box serving as the only set, tossing in clues that take on meaning as the story progresses. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Disease progresses, physiology deconditions, and clinical complexity increases. — Alexandra Kharazi, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

As the game progresses, the events unfold, prompting you to question what kind of person James really is. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

The camaraderie between quarterback Jaden Craig, Small and the other receivers seems to be growing as the year progresses. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

As the plot progresses, there are constant digs at Google Maps and Apple Maps for conceding to Trump’s order. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Bioethicists and philosophers actively monitor the welfare and cognitive state of the animals as the research progresses. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026