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make progress

VERB

act

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin carry out develop do enforce execute function move operate pursue respond serve undertake

STRONG

accomplish achieve consummate cook intrude labor maneuver officiate percolate perk perpetrate persevere persist practice preside

WEAK

carry on do a number do one's thing get in there go about go for broke go for it go in for go that route go to town knock off take effect take part take steps take up transort work out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon destroy discontinue disregard end fail forego forget give up idle ignore leave miss neglect stop

STRONG

cease follow leave alone quit

WEAK

abstain halt hesitate refrain

VERB

push off

Synonyms

WEAK

beat it blow continue depart exit fare get away get lost get off go go away hie journey keep going launch light out pass proceed process pull out push on quit repair shove off start take off travel wend withdraw

VERB

push off/push on

Synonyms

WEAK

beat it continue depart exit fare get away get lost go go away hie hit the road journey keep going launch light out make oneself scarce pass proceed process pull out quit repair shove off start take off travel wend withdraw

Antonyms

WEAK

arrive come

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"You have the trials and the tribulations, you win some, you lose some, you make progress, you sometimes have setbacks, but you have made it, and this day we've made it," added the CEO.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"I think we did make progress for a long time, but I feel as if we are going back the way," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He added that the company continues to make progress against its strategic initiatives by updating its assortment, managing costs, fostering strong consumer connections and improving stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Even still, some city council members have been able to make progress on heat-related issues independent of the office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But the principal, Sister Celeste, has promised that if I make progress, maybe I can be jumped up to Carla’s grade by spring.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

make progress

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