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as in lawsuits
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
a divorce proceeding
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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
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Recent Examples of proceedings
Courts have held that the right to an interpreter is protected by the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a fair trial – including understanding court proceedings and communicating with counsel.
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Carol Rose Little, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The Federal Reserve building’s current owner is Delta Quad Holdings, which has faced several foreclosure proceedings on the property over the past two years and filed multiple bankruptcies in federal court.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The Fed is a body created by Congress, and in 2021, under the leadership of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the House adopted gender neutral language for its official proceedings.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 12 June 2026
If the deadline is missed, their applications will be rejected — with no opportunity to appeal — and they could be placed in deportation proceedings.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Over the past year, 248 relatives of former military members have been put into deportation proceedings, 125 former service members have been arrested for immigration violations and 34 former military members have been put into deportation proceedings.
—Alex Poppe, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The court upheld the other convictions but remanded the second-degree murder charge to a lower court for further proceedings.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
With an infusion of custom Gucci, of course, which is exactly what longtime soccer fan Salma Hayek Pinault brought to Thursday’s proceedings in Mexico in a scarlet suit topped with a Boucheron brooch.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Brinkema said at one point during the proceedings that just this week an unidentified individual had send an application for money from the fund directly to the court.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Carol Rose Little, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The Federal Reserve building’s current owner is Delta Quad Holdings, which has faced several foreclosure proceedings on the property over the past two years and filed multiple bankruptcies in federal court.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The Fed is a body created by Congress, and in 2021, under the leadership of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the House adopted gender neutral language for its official proceedings.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 12 June 2026
If the deadline is missed, their applications will be rejected — with no opportunity to appeal — and they could be placed in deportation proceedings.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Over the past year, 248 relatives of former military members have been put into deportation proceedings, 125 former service members have been arrested for immigration violations and 34 former military members have been put into deportation proceedings.
—Alex Poppe, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The court upheld the other convictions but remanded the second-degree murder charge to a lower court for further proceedings.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
With an infusion of custom Gucci, of course, which is exactly what longtime soccer fan Salma Hayek Pinault brought to Thursday’s proceedings in Mexico in a scarlet suit topped with a Boucheron brooch.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Brinkema said at one point during the proceedings that just this week an unidentified individual had send an application for money from the fund directly to the court.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceedings
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The project was delayed by years of debate and lawsuits, including over concerns about the takeover of lakefront land and the gentrification that could displace current residents.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Democratic states, including California, have fought back by filing lawsuits against federal agencies over certain policies and actions affecting governments programs such as SNAP.—
Lizzie Kane
June 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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While everybody constantly loses fluids through breathing, sweating and other normal bodily processes, someone who is very active – such as a construction worker, landscaper or endurance athlete – can experience significantly more fluid loss than the average person.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Hoiby’s actions have further dented the popularity and once very positive public image of the royal family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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During peacetime, air forces rely on standard identification procedures, radio calls and visual contact to conduct interceptions in international airspace, which help ensure flight safety and prevent misunderstandings between the two sides, Cenciotti said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Simultaneously, the procedures market has increased more than sixfold.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Inmates challenging execution methods must suggest an alternative method.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Demand for energy storage is expected to rise alongside the expansion of renewable power generation and the rapid growth of AI computing infrastructure, both of which require reliable methods to store and distribute electricity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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“Proceedings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceedings. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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