PROCEEDED (WITH) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

proceeded (with)

verb

past tense of proceed (with)

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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The respite quickly fell apart, and attacks on shipping resumed.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Video footage of presidential events at the White House returned to TV screens on Friday as five TV networks resumed their pool coverage.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resumed

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In addition to their share in Walmart, the family has continued to amass their fortune through the acquisition of sports teams.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Doumanian pointed to testimony from the surgeon who treated Avila on the night of the attack and continued caring for her through reconstructive procedures on her face and arm.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of continued

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Industry sources told Reuters that the East-West pipeline restarted at low volumes earlier this week and is now ramping up.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Talks restarted but tensions mounted over the nearing October 1 deadline for a $7 million a day ticking fee to WBD shareholders as the merger remained on hold.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of restarted

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The administration has reopened its plans for the Red Line, including a bus rapid transit option that MTA says could allow both it and BMORE BUS to be completed within five years.

— Brian O'Malley, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026
Public outrage over the allegations in the lawsuit escalated over the weekend, culminating in the district attorney’s statement announcing the case would be reopened and sent to a grand jury.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

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