proceeding (with)

verb

Definition of proceeding (with)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeding (with)
  1. resuming
  2. continuing
  3. restarting
  4. reopening
Verb
  • The end of Mulder's 110-ball innings for 29, after resuming on 5, brought in Kyle Verreynne, who was dismissed on 1 three balls later.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The two valves must then pass one another midway through their strokes, briefly deforming to squeeze past each other before resuming their pumping roles.
    — Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of resuming
Verb
  • Trump's continuing criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and praise of Putin only give Putin further confidence the United States is not serious about imposing more severe sanctions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Dimitris Ampatzidis, maritime risk and compliance manager at Kpler, said the attacks underscored Iran's continuing ability to threaten commercial vessels, with the risks extending beyond oil and gas transportation.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • Written instructions for cleansing, sun avoidance, sunscreen use, exercise, swimming, and restarting active skin-care products.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Esteban Ocon compared it to restarting Windows on a computer.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of restarting
Verb
  • The backstory Formerly the Embassy Hotel Suites Napa Valley, the property underwent a massive $80 million renovation and redevelopment before reopening in April 2026.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Burnham’s approach marks a departure after years in which both Conservative and Labour governments have avoided reopening the painful Brexit debate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of reopening
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“Proceeding (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding%20%28with%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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