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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
a divorce proceeding
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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
this is not the haphazard proceeding that it may seem to the casual observer
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as in ongoing
being in progress or development
currently proceeding projects include construction of a new school gym
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
you may proceed with your plan
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Recent Examples of proceeding
Sarah Thamer, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025
Throughout the proceeding, Flynn addressed the court virtually, while Figueroa sat at the plaintiff’s table by herself.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
The names of Bowling and another woman, who’s claims were barred from proceeding to trial, are collectively shown for more than ten seconds in two scenes and a trailer in a similar fashion.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
If released, Brown and Contreras Edin say Aguilar Maldonado would continue with immigration court proceedings and attend scheduled hearings.
—Sarah Thamer, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025
Throughout the proceeding, Flynn addressed the court virtually, while Figueroa sat at the plaintiff’s table by herself.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some Syrian Americans planned to rally Sunday afternoon, celebrating the end of al-Assad's rule, starting at the Islamic Center of Detroit, a Detroit mosque, and then proceeding with a caravan to the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
The names of Bowling and another woman, who’s claims were barred from proceeding to trial, are collectively shown for more than ten seconds in two scenes and a trailer in a similar fashion.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeding
Noun
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Both lawsuits were settled, according to court filings.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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In its motion, the federal government laid out the timeline for its decision to join the lawsuit.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Indiana Democrats lack the ability to break quorum and disrupt legislative processes, like their counterparts in Texas are currently doing, Pierce told anchor Kate Bolduan.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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The city health department monitors the process, which the Wisconsin Department of Health Services approved.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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No arrests were made, but the investigation is ongoing, Carson said.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although Michael Bowen was perhaps the first to talk it up, the notion of a large celebration was a complete natural for a neighborhood that was itself an ongoing celebration.—
Dennis McNally,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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After the mother was reported missing, her home and the immediate surrounding area were searched as part of standard procedure, Commander Rick Krakow of the Naperville Police Department tells PEOPLE.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each task can be labor-intensive if done manually and will require clear policies, procedures and allocation of responsibilities.—
Madhu Nadig,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
Verb
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That means doing your best to find even the smallest ways to make self-care part of your daily routine.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Proceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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