PROCEEDING (WITH) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

proceeding (with)

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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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George Condo is heading back to Hauser & Wirth less than a year after leaving the mega-gallery, with the two sides reuniting for a pair of exhibitions in 2027 and resuming a relationship that dates back to 2019.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
Russian military officials have said that the site is ready for resuming the tests, if necessary.

— Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of resuming

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Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
After the eggs hatch, the larvae feed for about a week before maturing, dropping to the ground and continuing to develop into an adult fly.

— John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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The talks are meant to focus on the toughest matters, including fully reopening the strait and rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In Iran’s eyes this violates the MoU, which included provisions for reopening the strait, easing financial pressures on Iran and setting expectations for addressing Iran’s nuclear program.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of reopening

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