progress
noun
a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage.
is progressing
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present progressiveof progress (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Scientists are continuing to monitor conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which offer indications on how El Niño is progressing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
"Work within the company is progressing with a very satisfactory level of readiness, and remains fully in line with the initial schedule," it said.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
The team believes speech analysis could eventually become a practical way to identify people whose cognitive decline is progressing faster than expected and who may face a higher risk of developing dementia.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
His game is progressing, he is becoming more decisive in those moments.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
He pointed out that civilization is progressing and we remember who performed this deed or developed that technique.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
