PROCEEDED Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

proceeded

verb

past tense of proceed

as in did

to move forward along a course you may proceed with your plan

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Recent Examples of proceeded This dispute echoes previous conflicts, such as the 2023 API controversy, where Reddit ultimately proceeded with its plans despite widespread moderator protests. — Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Then, on Wednesday, the Dodgers got a leadoff home run from Shohei Ohtani and proceeded to allow seven straight runs to the Chicago offense. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 However, minutes later, Yolanda allegedly proceeded to load luggage and pets into an SUV before leaving home. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 The 6-foot-3, 221-pound wideout from the University of South Carolina then proceeded to lift himself off the ground on his own power, climbed into the front seat of the cart and was whisked away — appearing alert and in good spirits. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 Appeals court questioned bail ruling In subsequent bail review hearings over the past year, Parisi asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the homicide case proceeded. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Sterling Nasa proceeded to stun composer-conductor Justin Hurwitz and the 2,000-person audience with his flawless, impromptu performance. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 The left-hander entered the offseason healthy after returning and proceeded to put together one of the best stretches of his career during the first half of 2025, earning his second All-Star selection. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 She was tailed by her American lover Brad, who proceeded, as was his wont, to narrate the scene in singsong English. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.

— Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025

Definition of did

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Perhaps one of the Cold War’s boldest ideas never progressed beyond the experimental stage.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
The board has met in closed session multiple times in recent months as the investigation into Hill has progressed, most recently meeting on July 22.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026