as in did
to move forward along a course
you may proceed with your plan
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Recent Examples of proceeded
While the criminal case proceeded, Wofford’s family filed a three-count wrongful death lawsuit against Tyler and the city, alleging negligent hiring and battery.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Multiple sources have identified several candidates at various points in the process, some who have proceeded further than others.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The senior proceeded to hit three straight 3s to give TKA a 33-24 lead at halftime.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Kicking off with the Weekend Update co-host as the ex-Fox host keg-guzzling and Sprite-spitting, Jost’s Hegseth proceeded to shoot off about the media asking too many questions about what was happening in Iran.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
The 35-minute assembly proceeded with a speech, trivia, and questions for students about America's future.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The inebriated woman proceeded to openly discuss Coughlan’s body while right in front of her, much to the actor’s dismay.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
On the day of the second wet dress rehearsal, hydrogen operations proceeded smoothly, seemingly confirming plans for a March launch for Artemis II.
—Marcos Fernandez Tous, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Multiple sources have identified several candidates at various points in the process, some who have proceeded further than others.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The senior proceeded to hit three straight 3s to give TKA a 33-24 lead at halftime.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Kicking off with the Weekend Update co-host as the ex-Fox host keg-guzzling and Sprite-spitting, Jost’s Hegseth proceeded to shoot off about the media asking too many questions about what was happening in Iran.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
The 35-minute assembly proceeded with a speech, trivia, and questions for students about America's future.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The inebriated woman proceeded to openly discuss Coughlan’s body while right in front of her, much to the actor’s dismay.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
On the day of the second wet dress rehearsal, hydrogen operations proceeded smoothly, seemingly confirming plans for a March launch for Artemis II.
—Marcos Fernandez Tous, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeded
Verb
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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
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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One of the leading indicators Navy escort operations have progressed from the planning stage toward imminent launch is if all the sudden the US and GCC states begin striking targets around the strait, a person with knowledge of the planning told CNN.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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The project has also progressed at an unusually rapid pace for American nuclear development.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Guillermo Rojas Ortega and Juan Villaseñor went with a carne asada burrito, an al pastor burrito and two tacos de cabeza.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Peterson was just 5-of-17 from the field, but went 13-of-16 from the free throw line to finish with 24 points.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Joseph and his supporters were clad in green and white and marched somberly to the election council’s headquarters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and organizers of the Detroit Tenants Union rallied together at Leland House, then marched to city hall, demanding support and accountability from city leaders.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Proceeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeded. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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