as in did
to move forward along a course
you may proceed with your plan
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Recent Examples of proceeded
The murderers followed them to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and proceeded to kill and mutilate them, too.
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Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for pilgrims.
—Mariam Fam, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for this year’s pilgrims from the country.
—Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
As the investigation proceeded, Kouri said the prosecution was worried about being caught.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for this year's pilgrims from the country.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
Ava McCue then roped a ball through the infield gap, which proceeded to roll all the way to deep center as the Dragons broke things open at 5-0.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
For much of the second half, owner Michele Kang’s side had been reduced to envious onlookers as Barcelona, catalysed by Pajor’s opener, proceeded to tease out a rhythm and chemistry their opponents couldn’t feign to match.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The car detected that the area had been flooded, but proceeded at a reduced speed anyway.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for pilgrims.
—Mariam Fam, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for this year’s pilgrims from the country.
—Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
As the investigation proceeded, Kouri said the prosecution was worried about being caught.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for this year's pilgrims from the country.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
Ava McCue then roped a ball through the infield gap, which proceeded to roll all the way to deep center as the Dragons broke things open at 5-0.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
For much of the second half, owner Michele Kang’s side had been reduced to envious onlookers as Barcelona, catalysed by Pajor’s opener, proceeded to tease out a rhythm and chemistry their opponents couldn’t feign to match.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The car detected that the area had been flooded, but proceeded at a reduced speed anyway.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeded
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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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Haberstroh updated his findings on Tuesday ahead of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, and found that SGA has actually become more prone to falling as the postseason has progressed.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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After first highlighting specifics about the moon base in March, NASA leaders are now preparing to outline how work has progressed toward making the vision a reality.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The crowd, feeling the need for an offensive punch, went nuts.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Olivia Lomeli went three for four with three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Mourners covered the four bodies with green Hamas flags and marched from a mosque through the city, chanting and firing shots in the air.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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After prayers this morning, a group of Lebanese Americans marched in solidarity with Lebanon.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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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 1 Jun. 2026.
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