- present tense form of progress (3rd person singular).
progresses
Example Sentences
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“That doesn’t match up with people’s actual spending patterns,” he said, since people typically have variable needs and wants as retirement progresses.
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
McVay has spoken about giving Williams and Corum more of an even split on carries, but it remains to be seen if that holds as the season progresses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
As the day progresses, I can’t help but feel that Alexander is the kind of person I try to be.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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