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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The hearing included an indefinite recess due to technical problems before resuming.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK as private citizens and will not be resuming any official duties on behalf of King Charles III.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of resuming

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His relatives are continuing to recover and his father has yet to get clearance to travel back to the United States, according to the outlets.

— Susan Young, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Buc-ee's is continuing its rapid expansion across the country, with its 58th location recently opening in Benton, Arkansas, continuing a trend leadership says is part of the popular travel center and convenience store chain's strategic growth plan.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuing

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The comments were laid out in a two-page letter published via Telegram, as the country set its conditions for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and touted the prospect of a return to diplomatic negotiations.

— Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,Mike Sheen, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety has not yet produced records IndieWire requested concerning the theater’s recent permits, inspections, code enforcement, occupancy, and work required before reopening.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reopening

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