as in progressed
to move forward along a course
you may proceed with your plan
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Recent Examples of proceeded
However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
In the absence of the righty-hitting Ramón Laureano, lefties Ryan O’Hearn, Gavin Sheets and Jake Cronenworth proceeded to go down in order.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The 32-year-old proceeded to score eight of her 17 points in OT, including back-to-back threes – the latter of which gave the Aces a 95-90 lead.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The session proceeded without a live video-feed of the 22-year-old defendant charged with murdering the conservative influencer at a Utah college campus on September 10, alongside counts of felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction, and witness tampering.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The team proceeded to finish the year 36-41 and fall out of the postseason picture, plagued by extreme stretches of losses and wins.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Massey proceeded to punch in a two-point conversion rush off a direct snap, and Springfield Central had completed a rally to seize its first lead all night.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The Tullies proceeded to raise three daughters, all of whom now reside in New York City – Samantha is a stage actress, Jackie is a film editor, and Anna is studying at Columbia University to earn her masters in social work.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Courtney Williams exploded for 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in the second half as Minnesota proceeded to run the Mercury off the floor in an 82-69 victory in the first game of the Western Conference semifinals at Target Center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
In the absence of the righty-hitting Ramón Laureano, lefties Ryan O’Hearn, Gavin Sheets and Jake Cronenworth proceeded to go down in order.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The 32-year-old proceeded to score eight of her 17 points in OT, including back-to-back threes – the latter of which gave the Aces a 95-90 lead.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The session proceeded without a live video-feed of the 22-year-old defendant charged with murdering the conservative influencer at a Utah college campus on September 10, alongside counts of felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction, and witness tampering.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The team proceeded to finish the year 36-41 and fall out of the postseason picture, plagued by extreme stretches of losses and wins.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Massey proceeded to punch in a two-point conversion rush off a direct snap, and Springfield Central had completed a rally to seize its first lead all night.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The Tullies proceeded to raise three daughters, all of whom now reside in New York City – Samantha is a stage actress, Jackie is a film editor, and Anna is studying at Columbia University to earn her masters in social work.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Courtney Williams exploded for 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in the second half as Minnesota proceeded to run the Mercury off the floor in an 82-69 victory in the first game of the Western Conference semifinals at Target Center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeded
Verb
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Given the hype around the historic weekend and the ongoing battle, Singapore looked poised to succeed as the race weekend progressed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The next two months will tell us whether Kiffin’s program has progressed to the point of taking success in stride.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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On Saturday, tens of thousands of people marched in Barcelona, Spain, with demonstrations expected in Italy and Portugal.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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As crowds of protesters marched from Place d’Italie toward the Eiffel Tower, the tower’s management announced in a statement that the landmark was closed to visitors due to the strike, according to The Associated Press.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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 8 Oct. 2025.
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