proceed (along)

verb

Definition of proceed (along)next
as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over the hikers proceeded along the ridge for several hundred feet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceed (along)
  1. cross
  2. traverse
  3. follow
  4. walk
  5. navigate
  6. travel
  7. cover
Verb
  • India, as an ally of the United States, would be crossing a red line by offering direct or even indirect aid to Tehran, given the extensive sanctions placed on the regime.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Across from Laurel, a Black woman crosses her arms over her stomach, her short Afro behind a headband.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cross
Verb
  • And while Jonas is no stranger to traversing the nation, often on a tour bus, he may not have been accustomed to the way it was done on the commercial’s set.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The ride reaches speeds of 72 mph, the fastest coaster in Universal’s global portfolio, while traversing 4,100 feet of track, two towering inverted loops and a pretzel loop.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of traverse
Verb
  • Carillo delivered a speech so rousing, witty and tender all at once that following her became something of an impossibility.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Braden Montgomery singled and Colson Montgomery followed with the three-run home run, giving the Sox a 4-0 lead.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of follow
Verb
  • Bhargavendra Singh walked with dignity at their head, making a ceremony of the affair.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The team has invested too much in Joe Milton III and Sam Howell to let either guy walk.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Verb
  • Traveling this way often becomes a collaborative experience, with guests, drivers, and guides working together to navigate challenging terrain and adapt to changing conditions along the way.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her former colleague James Derby is also navigating the turbulent job market.
    — Bri Buckley, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of navigate
Verb
  • Against all odds, Nene takes the road less traveled and apologizes.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • From a design-forward city escape to an eco-friendly island retreat (and a uniquely historic getaway coming soon), discover what Patina can offer globe-trotters interested in a transformative way of traveling through life and through the world.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of travel
Verb
  • Also in the courtroom was Davis’ son, who covered his face with one hand.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Active managers can also adjust strike prices, expiration dates and the proportion of each holding covered by options as market conditions shift.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cover
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