as in crossing
to make one's way through, across, or over
the hikers proceeded along the ridge for several hundred feet
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeding (along)
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Photographer Osama Fathi has captured a stunning view of Perseid meteors crossing the bright ribbon of the Milky Way over the ruins of an ancient settlement in Egypt dedicated to the worship of the crocodile god Soknopaios.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Only about 12 blocks separate the two, both located on North Avenue, with Thirst Books on the Milwaukee side and The Well Red Damsel crossing into Wauwatosa.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That same sense of gravity is felt by golfers traversing the dynamic dunes.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sure, there were attacks and counterattacks and waves of soldiers traversing across No Man’s Land.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Although not yet confirmed, the American team is expected to make a scouting visit to Bethpage Black following their appearance at the Silverado Resort.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hers is a supporting but impactful role, with Straus navigating the weight of portraying the daughter of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring performer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Astrology may offer people tools for navigating these uncertainties.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Things won't get any easier for Flacco next week with the Browns traveling to Baltimore to play the Ravens, who typically always have a top-10 caliber defense.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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In February, more than 40 people were killed in southern Mexico when a bus traveling to Tabasco from the tourist city of Cancun hit a trailer truck and caught fire.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Proceeding (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding%20%28along%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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