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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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As a result, its structure varies across the region, and the lithosphere becomes progressively thinner toward Idaho and Utah.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

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

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

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Much like Wordle, the player gets to solve one cryptic crossword clue a day, the game becomes progressively harder as the week goes on.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Some of them are as large as bricks, but each one gets progressively smaller and lighter, until I finally see the first edition of the official glasses propped up at the end of the shelves.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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