make progress

VERB

act

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin carry out develop do enforce execute function move operate pursue respond serve undertake

STRONG

accomplish achieve consummate cook intrude labor maneuver officiate percolate perk perpetrate persevere persist practice preside

WEAK

carry on do a number do one's thing get in there go about go for broke go for it go in for go that route go to town knock off take effect take part take steps take up transort work out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon destroy discontinue disregard end fail forego forget give up idle ignore leave miss neglect stop

STRONG

cease follow leave alone quit

WEAK

abstain halt hesitate refrain

VERB

push off

Synonyms

WEAK

beat it blow continue depart exit fare get away get lost get off go go away hie journey keep going launch light out pass proceed process pull out push on quit repair shove off start take off travel wend withdraw

VERB

push off/push on

Synonyms

WEAK

beat it continue depart exit fare get away get lost go go away hie hit the road journey keep going launch light out make oneself scarce pass proceed process pull out quit repair shove off start take off travel wend withdraw

Antonyms

WEAK

arrive come

Example Sentences

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He added that the company continues to make progress against its strategic initiatives by updating its assortment, managing costs, fostering strong consumer connections and improving stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It took her six months to make progress getting access to her husband's savings following his death in 2024.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Barclays analysts expect the next five years to “reshape computational power” as developers make progress toward delivering scalable systems that finally outpace traditional computers.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Ashton is a man in a hurry - a firm believer that if you don't make progress fast, you will be overtaken by rivals.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I need to make progress and I need to regenerate oxygen.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

make progress

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