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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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Recent Examples of procession
Relatives of Altman, along with CFD firefighters and CPD officers, gathered at the hospital Tuesday morning to pay their respects before a procession brought Altman's remains from Stroger Hospital to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office nearby.
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Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The procession to the Dolby Theatre is as carefully choreographed as a K-pop video.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Thousands gathered to watch a colorful procession of pipe and drum corps, Irish dancers, and elaborate floats traveling from Huizenga Plaza to SE 9th Avenue.
—Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
In addition to its wines, the estate hosts breath work sessions, ecstatic dance, concerts, craft fairs, and yoga classes that draw a steady procession of devotees throughout the year.
—Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
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Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The procession to the Dolby Theatre is as carefully choreographed as a K-pop video.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Thousands gathered to watch a colorful procession of pipe and drum corps, Irish dancers, and elaborate floats traveling from Huizenga Plaza to SE 9th Avenue.
—Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
In addition to its wines, the estate hosts breath work sessions, ecstatic dance, concerts, craft fairs, and yoga classes that draw a steady procession of devotees throughout the year.
—Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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Finally, if you’re ever called on to drive in a parade, a convertible is the only way to go.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The district also has participated for years in the city’s annual Cesar Chavez parade, which Austin leaders canceled Wednesday.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While humans can guide robots remotely, the process is mentally exhausting and often too slow to prevent sudden failures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 17-day progression between the first and last stage was among the fastest on record.—
Jason Samenow,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pass progression and ball retention are the two quadrants showing the most significant drop-off for him since coming to England.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Speak clearly, then document agreements to secure your progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Canning’s progress Right-hander Griffin Canning threw about 24 pitches in simulated game on Sunday morning in Peoria, his second time facing hitters this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Or does this team, despite starting three freshmen, have the resiliency necessary to survive and advance?—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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With sodium being abundant and inexpensive, such advances could accelerate the deployment of sodium-ion batteries in grid storage, renewable energy integration, and backup power applications.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Along with the celebration and advancement to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2009, Venezuela baseball also secured its spot in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Military scientists in China have reportedly made a significant advancement that can help boost radar’s target detection capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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He was arrested in 2021 while urging Congress to protect voting rights, and led a march for criminal justice reform that same year.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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