PROCEED (WITH) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

proceed (with)

verb

Definition of proceed (with)

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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Fans and critics alike had been waiting for what Minaj would say after Democrats resumed control of both the House and the Senate in a landslide victory Tuesday night, flipping dozens of congressional seats.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
The plane landed in Bucharest, underwent checks and resumed operating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of resume

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Centuries later, although accusations have changed from witchcraft, women who continue to challenge societal expectations and standards still face public scrutiny.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Nvidia’s board confirmed that Mr Huang retains its confidence and will continue to lead the company.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of continue

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This extended runtime is particularly relevant for pool owners who want to automate routine maintenance rather than repeatedly retrieve, recharge and restart a robotic cleaner.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The same is true of the administration’s use of the Defense Production Act to restart oil pumping operations at the Sable Platform off the coast of Santa Barbara, which the White House said is a matter of national security.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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