- present tense form of progress (3rd person singular).
progresses
Example Sentences
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As the condition progresses, however, fatigue and shortness of breath can develop.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
The miner can grow its output by up to 30% by 2028 as its Centinela second concentrator project progresses, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
With about a one-year lag, this suggests investors should anticipate slower EPS growth beginning now and a much more noticeable decline in the pace of EPS growth as the year progresses.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
One of the biggest strengths of “The Invite” is the way it keeps evolving as the night progresses so it never feels claustrophobic or repetitive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
As the melody progresses, the pitches may go up or down slowly or quickly.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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