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.

Words with a similar meaning

advancingdeveloping

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Words with an opposite meaning

stalling

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