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progressively

[pruh-gres-iv-lee] / prəˈgrɛs ɪv li /


ADVERB
increasingly
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
decreasingly less


Example Sentences

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For decades, the common assumption has been that science, technology and the secular worldview would progressively render religion obsolete.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Le Azzurre have got progressively closer to England over their most recent Women's Six Nations encounters, losing by a margin of 74, 63, 48 and 33 points respectively in their matches between 2022 and 2025.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Each boss, which gets progressively harder, presents a strategic challenge that Liquid must create answers for.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

His Sunday show appearances have grown progressively more painful to watch.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

However, these cases have gotten progressively worse, developing into a deadly pneumonia.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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