Meaning & use
progressing
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Moving forward or developing steadily, especially toward completion or improvement.
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The construction project is progressing on schedule despite the weather.
Her recovery has been progressing well since the surgery.
A note on using this word
Commonly used in updates about projects, health, or plans to indicate steady forward movement.
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