as in resumed
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeded (with)
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At least seven were filed against GKN in state court by Tuesday afternoon, after normal courthouse operations resumed following the Memorial Day break.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026 -
New Zealand resumed the day on 361-5 after tons by Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell rescued the Black Caps from 86-4.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Mainstream management and economics continued down the inward path.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Production will need to be restarted – slowly, over several weeks – to ensure reservoirs of crude don’t collapse, requiring re-drilling and substantial repairs.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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The Palace players appeared keener to get the game restarted, with Mateta exchanging words and a mini-push with Argentine Batalla.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The map has reopened a familiar debate, and most of the conversation around it tends to settle on three things that are worth understanding before forming a view.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Closed from 2020 to 2024, the diner has since reopened to serve both old favorites and new items.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
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“Proceeded (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeded%20%28with%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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