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progress

[prog-res, -ruhs, proh-gres, pruh-gres] / ˈprɒg rɛs, -rəs, ˈproʊ grɛs, prəˈgrɛs /
NOUN
advancement, gain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance breakthrough development evolution growth headway improvement increase momentum movement pace process rise stride
STRONG
amelioration betterment boost break buildup course dash expedition flowering hike impetus journey lunge march motion passage procession proficiency progression promotion rate tour unfolding voyage way
WEAK
anabasis evolvement ongoing step forward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block decline decrease diminishment failure halt stagnation stoppage worsening
STRONG
hindrance whole
WEAK
deterioration retreat retrogression
VERB
move forward
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance continue keep going proceed
STRONG
dash edge lunge shoot speed travel
WEAK
cover ground forge ahead gain ground get along get on go forward make headway make strides move on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease halt stop
WEAK
back up decline decrease deteriorate retreat retrogress
VERB
improve, advance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blossom boost develop grow mature
STRONG
ameliorate better gain increase truck upgrade
WEAK
become better make first rate shape up straighten up turn over new leaf
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease halt lessen stop
STRONG
lose worsen
WEAK
back up decline deteriorate retreat retrogress

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“But the considerable progress that we expect to make in this year, 2026, should fill us all with heightened confidence as to our future.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

However, the bill's progress through Parliament stalled earlier this year over disagreements between the government and campaigners about how the new legal duty of candour should apply to spies.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Mamdani touted progress on signature campaign promises, such as launching city-run grocery stores -- the first of which will open next year -- and providing free childcare for young children.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

I search YouTube for how to fix the dishwasher, or Instagram to check progress on renovations in our favorite park.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

We were slowly making progress, but then a breathtaking tragedy took place.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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