progresses

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

Example Sentences

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While many develop memory loss and dementia as Alzheimer's progresses, others show little or no cognitive decline despite having the same underlying brain pathology.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 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

As the tournament progresses, other stars may continue to emerge.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

As the investigation progresses, we will contact other families who have been directly affected as soon as they are identified.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

At first he tries to eat all of everything, but as the meal progresses he finds he must forgo some things to keep his appetite and his taste buds functioning.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck