PROCEEDING (WITH) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

proceeding (with)

verb

Definition of proceeding (with)

present participle of proceed (with)

as in resuming

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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However, Daniel Palencia will pitch at Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday and could be activated soon, resuming his closer role.

— Greg Jewett, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Long-term momentum has also shifted positive per the monthly MACD, suggesting the broader uptrend is resuming after a prolonged corrective phase.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of resuming

Verb

Georgia homeowners are continuing to feel it in their wallets as insurance costs climb, driven by stronger storms and higher rebuilding costs.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The findings point to a continuing demand for the human capabilities that support professional judgment.

— Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuing

Verb

When the foliage declines the bulbs, actually tubers, rest before restarting growth the following spring.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
If the former occurs, X doesn’t really offer solutions, only suggestions that users try basic fixes, like restarting or updating, switching to another device, or toggling between Wi-Fi or cellular data.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Definition of restarting

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Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors assessed progress in the Iran-Oman talks, with the prospect of Hormuz reopening gradually eroding the war premium that dominated in July.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Would reopening extend to foreign – including American – naval ships?

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of reopening

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