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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Normal operations at Terminal 4 have since resumed.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
12 June 2026 -
Experts believe demand destruction in the world’s second-biggest economy only partly explains the reduction in oil imports, and warned that if Beijing resumed its pre-war level of crude purchases while the Strait of Hormuz remained shut, the global economic consequences could be devastating.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Hezbollah has also continued its attacks.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But the Spurs continued to close out, all to end with Wembanyama swatting away Landry Shamet’s layup attempt.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Following a complete systems check, the ride was restarted and guests continued their ride as normal.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The race restarted on Lap 68 with 10 laps to go.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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The roadway eventually reopened after cleanup was completed, the Tri-Community fire department said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Then, in 2022, a new team of detectives reopened the investigation.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Proceeded (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeded%20%28with%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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