- present tense form of progress (3rd person singular).
progresses
Example Sentences
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In fact, the pay bumps to move within the industry have been growing larger as the year progresses, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Researchers have known for years that blood vessels in the brain deteriorate as Alzheimer's progresses, especially in people who carry APOE4.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
As the film progresses, Herzog intimately considers humanity’s relationship to the insurmountable.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
The fuels market has become considerably tighter as the war progresses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
At first he tries to eat all of everything, but as the meal progresses he finds he must forgo some things to keep his appetite and his taste buds functioning.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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