proceed (with)

verb

Definition of proceed (with)next
as in to resume
to begin again or return to after an interruption we can proceed with the meeting as soon as everyone has returned from lunch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceed (with)
  1. resume
  2. continue
  3. restart
  4. reopen
Verb
  • There have been much smaller posture adjustments at several other embassies in the Middle East -- changes officials say are also linked to the Houthi threat and other matters not connected to any plan to resume combat against Iran.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Gray also expects initial public offerings to resume once the market and geopolitical situation calms a bit.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of resume
Verb
  • But Griffin’s focus on the Times story and other fallout has, acquaintances say, continued.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • This allows the motorcycle to continue moving across the river after accelerating on land.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Washington and Israel are reportedly planning to restart major combat operations against Iran after the midterm elections in America.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The two check in at a hotel together, hiding from Paladin’s pursuit, but Vision breaks down again and needs Thomas to restart him.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of restart
Verb
  • Six Flags has not said which other coasters will get seat belts or when the closed rides might reopen.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Six Flags hasn’t said when those coasters are expected to reopen.
    — Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of reopen
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“Proceed (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceed%20%28with%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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