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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
Of all the Catholic rituals of Holy Week—the Palm Sunday procession; the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, on Holy Thursday; the Way of the Cross, on Good Friday—surely the most striking is the washing of the feet.
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Parishioners then joined the Stations of the Cross procession along Northwest Second Avenue, walking together in remembrance of the Passion of Christ.
—Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
During the service, the archbishop and priests carried a cross down the cathedral’s center aisle in an emotions-stirring moment for those who witnessed the traditional procession.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Pope Francis never carried the cross, but participated in the procession until his health worsened.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
Parishioners then joined the Stations of the Cross procession along Northwest Second Avenue, walking together in remembrance of the Passion of Christ.
—Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
During the service, the archbishop and priests carried a cross down the cathedral’s center aisle in an emotions-stirring moment for those who witnessed the traditional procession.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Pope Francis never carried the cross, but participated in the procession until his health worsened.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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The 100,000 to 200,000 people at the draft each day, the source added, is closer to a crowd for Picklesburgh or a Steelers championship parade.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the next parade for an NFL champion was the Chiefs’ second Super Bowl championship parade in four years’ time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Streamline a process by clearing your inbox fast, or create a short prep ritual before workouts, then track how your energy holds up.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Residents attempted to start a referendum process, suing to uphold their right to petition for a public vote on the tax breaks, but were shut down by a Jackson County judge despite collecting about 5,000 signatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The footage was captured using Orion's solar array wing cameras, showing the progression of the eclipse as seen from the capsule, according to the statement released on Instagram.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Any story progression is just a nice bonus.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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But a high-level delegation from Washington that traveled to the Middle East failed to make significant progress in peace talks over the past few days.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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This instilled in me a strong sense of responsibility that every investment should be rooted in results, and progress should be tangible.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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One essential tip — book your tickets weeks in advance.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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That said, make an effort to draft messages in advance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Bay Area is home to extensive subcultures of people, many who have worked in tech, who have spent years debating, often online, whether the advancement of AI could threaten humanity.—
St. John Barned-Smith,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 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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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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