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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
Those siblings are trapped in various stages of custodial and parentage proceedings in Georgia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
At the center of the stunning reversal is Hill, who oversaw the blockbuster proceedings and was later accused of improperly influencing jurors.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Impeaching rogue Texas district attorneys Abbott said all Texas officeholders are subject to impeachment proceedings except for one office.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The second-year player led the proceedings at rookie camp, after watching Purdy and Jones last season and taking plenty of notes.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 14 May 2026
During their initial divorce proceedings, a Connecticut judge ruled that the prenup was valid and Alyssa was awarded a one-time alimony payment of $300,000, per the filing.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In addition to covering the likes of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald and Hall and Oates, the 10-piece band also performs original material that adds a French disco touch to the proceedings.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
From his hospital bed, Brown nodded along to the proceedings, spending most of the arraignment with his eyes closed.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
An immigration judge granted a request from Estelle to cancel her removal proceedings, after Hoppock spoke with DHS officials about her case.
—Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 13 May 2026
Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
At the center of the stunning reversal is Hill, who oversaw the blockbuster proceedings and was later accused of improperly influencing jurors.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Impeaching rogue Texas district attorneys Abbott said all Texas officeholders are subject to impeachment proceedings except for one office.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The second-year player led the proceedings at rookie camp, after watching Purdy and Jones last season and taking plenty of notes.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 14 May 2026
During their initial divorce proceedings, a Connecticut judge ruled that the prenup was valid and Alyssa was awarded a one-time alimony payment of $300,000, per the filing.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In addition to covering the likes of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald and Hall and Oates, the 10-piece band also performs original material that adds a French disco touch to the proceedings.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
From his hospital bed, Brown nodded along to the proceedings, spending most of the arraignment with his eyes closed.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
An immigration judge granted a request from Estelle to cancel her removal proceedings, after Hoppock spoke with DHS officials about her case.
—Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceedings
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And that’s to say nothing of all the lawsuits.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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Other retirement plan recordkeepers have faced similar cybertheft lawsuits.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This can include things like what processes underlie biological behaviors and what pathways and networks regulate those processes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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At a certain point, fans were so frustrated with Tariq’s actions that Michael was receiving death threats.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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That has created a public debate between Lisa Demuth and her daughter, Shelisa Demuth, who has criticized her mom's actions on social media.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The concept extends beyond traditional medical tourism, where patients travel temporarily for surgeries or procedures before returning home.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The competitive clinic market has also pushed standards higher, with advanced technology and meticulous service now the norm for visitors seeking everything from a basic facial to more involved cosmetic procedures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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This is not so much an attempt at finding exact parallels between Saunders literary choices and our audio ones, but of using his methods to find deeper layers of meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Researchers see path toward greener manufacturing The researchers believe the platform could help develop more environmentally friendly methods for producing chemicals and use industrial waste more effectively.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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“Proceedings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceedings. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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