Synonyms of proceedings

proceedings

noun

plural of proceeding

1

as in lawsuits

a court case for enforcing a right or claim

a divorce proceeding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lawsuits
• actions
• suits
• complaints
• litigations
• causes
• cases
• counterclaims
• cross-claims
• cross actions
• countersuits

2

as in processes

a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result

this is not the haphazard proceeding that it may seem to the casual observer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• processes
• procedures
• methods
• operations
• techniques
• courses
• activities
• manners
• systems
• projects
• approaches
• schemes
• ways
• programs
• arrangements
• plans
• strategies
• modes
• undertakings
• performances
• routines
• drills
• works
• recipes
• formulas
• forms
• enterprises
• movements
• styles
• designs
• plots
• fashions
• achievements
• accomplishments
• game plans
• ground plans
• layouts
• blueprints
• attainments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proceedings

According to Faxon, the next step in the claim proceedings will continue to center around the argument made by the Attorney General’s Office. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Sam Levy’s editing likewise darts associatively between these moods, seemingly letting sense memory shape the chronology of proceedings. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

There’s a charmingly old-school simplicity to the proceedings. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

The bankruptcy proceedings will affect Brightline’s parent company and not the operating company of the Miami-to-Orlando high-speed rail operations. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Federal judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys have all chimed in, saying the transfer, which is underway, will waste taxpayer dollars, create massive backlogs and complications in court proceedings, and endanger inmates’ constitutional rights. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Further, there would be a cascading effect impacting unions across the state if the high court ruled that those proceedings should be open, Pierce said. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Earlier this year, the court began proceedings against Bozizé on charges of crimes against humanity. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Member states have submitted approximately 1,000 requests for bilateral meetings, while about 168 events are scheduled alongside the official proceedings. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026