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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
The judge issued a warning to Cox during Friday’s proceedings.
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Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Mar. 2026
Ritter said the allegations against Google are on hold due to the arbitration proceedings with Schmidt.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Following Fujimori’s death in 2024 the proceedings reverted to the formal complaint stage.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
But instead, court proceedings began with both sides speaking privately with the judge at sidebar, followed by a recess.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Main Street Sports, the parent company of FanDuel Sports Network, went through bankruptcy proceedings last year.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
According to previous Idaho Statesman reporting, prosecutor Cameron Haylett said during court proceedings that the victim was zip-tied, kicked and tased.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
In an ironic knife-twist, the department’s proceedings against John are led by David (Matt Walsh), a colleague for whom Weisz’s character nearly left her husband many years earlier.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office later conceded that error during habeas proceedings.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Mar. 2026
Ritter said the allegations against Google are on hold due to the arbitration proceedings with Schmidt.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Following Fujimori’s death in 2024 the proceedings reverted to the formal complaint stage.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
But instead, court proceedings began with both sides speaking privately with the judge at sidebar, followed by a recess.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Main Street Sports, the parent company of FanDuel Sports Network, went through bankruptcy proceedings last year.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
According to previous Idaho Statesman reporting, prosecutor Cameron Haylett said during court proceedings that the victim was zip-tied, kicked and tased.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
In an ironic knife-twist, the department’s proceedings against John are led by David (Matt Walsh), a colleague for whom Weisz’s character nearly left her husband many years earlier.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office later conceded that error during habeas proceedings.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceedings
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The two lawsuits center on access at federal buildings on the outskirts of Chicago and Minneapolis, where clergy said detainees were held for multiple days during the respective enforcement surges last fall and earlier this winter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some, like Precious Brady-Davis, mentioned specific legislation activists say is holding women back — for example, a bill in Kansas that invalidated driver’s licenses and birth certificates for transgender Kansans and paves the way for further anti-transgender lawsuits, advocates say.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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In other words, your brain uses morning light to set the timing for countless processes, from hormone release to body temperature to alertness.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Recycling is another option, but not all types of plastic can be recycled, and many current processes require the use of fossil fuels.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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The research focused on helping Valkyrie adapt to changing conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and quickly connect visual information with physical actions for real-world robotic operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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And also for Iran itself, where the regime is apparently still in charge of the armed forces even with the successful actions by the Israelis and the Americans.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.—
Community's Choice Awards,
jsonline.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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In his young life, he's gone through 80 procedures to mitigate his medical problems.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Proceedings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceedings. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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