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as in process
forward movement in time or place
watched the constant procession of cars headed out of the city at the start of the weekend
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The 2.5-mile-long procession, a tradition since 1785, winds through Bristol with red, white, and blue stripes painted down the middle of historic Hope and High streets to trace the route.
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Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Maliciously or willfully disturbing a funeral, memorial service, procession or burial ceremony.
Threatening, quarreling or challenging to fight someone, or fighting.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
Donald Trump spoke briefly at the 250th anniversary Army parade, after reviewing a procession of thousands of soldiers in present and past uniforms, an array of military hardware, aerial flyovers and a large fireworks display.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2025
The procession with more than 6,000 soldiers and 128 Army tanks was one Trump tried to make happen in his first term after seeing such an event in Paris in 2017, but the plans didn't come together until this year, when the parade was added to an event recognizing the Army's 250th anniversary.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
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Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Maliciously or willfully disturbing a funeral, memorial service, procession or burial ceremony.
Threatening, quarreling or challenging to fight someone, or fighting.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
Donald Trump spoke briefly at the 250th anniversary Army parade, after reviewing a procession of thousands of soldiers in present and past uniforms, an array of military hardware, aerial flyovers and a large fireworks display.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2025
The procession with more than 6,000 soldiers and 128 Army tanks was one Trump tried to make happen in his first term after seeing such an event in Paris in 2017, but the plans didn't come together until this year, when the parade was added to an event recognizing the Army's 250th anniversary.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers fly over Red Square during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 7, 2017.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Conversely, hard power is demonstrated by, say, a military exercise, such as a parade featuring tanks.—
Jennifer Boulanger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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How the technology works The process starts with the participant attempting to speak sentences shown on a screen.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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For heavier jobs, use baking soda in the water to boost the cleaning process.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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In adults, where rapid growth has ceased, the focus shifts to symptom management and pain levels, though curve progression remains a concern in certain cases.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The idea for the monthly reviews felt like a natural progression from what Hearn has learned from his experience in the world of work.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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Still, there have been some surprising leaps in progress.—
F.D. Flam,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2025
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During a Monday appearance on Fox News, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration had taken steps to inform senior Democratic leaders about the strikes in advance, despite having no obligation to do so.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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Leaders who want to use two-way conversations as a way to catalyze growth and change within their organizations should game-plan important, strategic questions in advance. Use technology as a conversation superpower.—
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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These advancements can lead to better support experiences, stronger internal knowledge sharing and more responsive service.—
Marc Scheipe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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An ‘Anti-Trump Birthday Party Rally’ was organized after the march to Mar-a-Lago, WPTV reported.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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And South Florida can’t get enough of it: As the Fightin’ Maurices continue their march toward a second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup championship, fans will gather in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday for one of the largest official watch parties in Panthers’ history — at the War Memorial Auditorium.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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