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as in parades
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way
a procession of mourners leaving the cemetery
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as in processes
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 processions
Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
The Orange Walk In some ways, the parade was like the giant processions that have traversed the whole of downtown after the Chiefs’ various Super Bowl wins.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The latest measures include halving the traditional 10-day Ashura festival and ordering processions to end earlier in the evening than normal.
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semafor.com,
25 June 2026
Ashura processions are usually dramatic affairs, with chanters singing elegies or dirges dedicated to Hussein, while audience members beat their chests and engage in displays of mourning.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
While most major sports teams now commemorate titles with boozy processions, no route matches the historical significance of New York’s Battery Park to City Hall stretch, with roots dating back to the Revolutionary War.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
The performance was partly inspired by the Italian patron saint processions Mesiti grew up attending with her immigrant Calabrian family in Sydney.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
In Spain as in other predominantly Catholic countries, the processions often feature elaborate floral carpets arranged along the route.
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Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
ABC News,
25 June 2026
The Orange Walk In some ways, the parade was like the giant processions that have traversed the whole of downtown after the Chiefs’ various Super Bowl wins.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The latest measures include halving the traditional 10-day Ashura festival and ordering processions to end earlier in the evening than normal.
—
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
Ashura processions are usually dramatic affairs, with chanters singing elegies or dirges dedicated to Hussein, while audience members beat their chests and engage in displays of mourning.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
While most major sports teams now commemorate titles with boozy processions, no route matches the historical significance of New York’s Battery Park to City Hall stretch, with roots dating back to the Revolutionary War.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
The performance was partly inspired by the Italian patron saint processions Mesiti grew up attending with her immigrant Calabrian family in Sydney.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
In Spain as in other predominantly Catholic countries, the processions often feature elaborate floral carpets arranged along the route.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processions
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Millions of Americans attending parades, cookouts, sporting events and Fourth of July fireworks should prepare for dangerous heat, particularly during the afternoon and early evening hours.
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Between record-setting parades, military flyovers, and fireworks on the National Mall, the district will be buzzing on Independence Day.
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Unlike those innovations, AI uniquely engages in cognitive processes such as analysis, content creation, and decision-making, fundamentally altering the nature of work itself.
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An introductory section designed by Studio Adrien Gardère will spotlight the savoir-faire of Le19M’s 11 resident maisons d’art, focusing on the gestures, tools, materials and creative processes that define them.
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In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads.
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The games have clear progressions, cleverly edited for punchiness.
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Successes against Russia boost Ukrainian morale On the front line in eastern Ukraine, where Russia’s war of attrition has made slow and costly advances since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has deployed cutting-edge drone technology to keep the enemy pinned down.
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These include advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
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As the six-episode mini-series progresses, however, Niall reveals himself to be the real agent of chaos in this dark tale of men in crisis.
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Riot Games has revealed a new map for Valorant called Summit, which features a new mechanic with walls that can drop mid round and cut off pathways through the map as a round progresses.
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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This phenomenon arises from the stress of unresolved, postponed difficult decisions in today's uncertain economic and technological landscape, particularly with rapid AI advancements.
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In the early goings of the season, Carlsson’s top comparables included names like Leon Draisaitl.
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The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes.
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“Processions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processions. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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