Thesaurus results for PROCEEDINGS

proceedings

noun

plural of proceeding

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 On Monday, the first day of the trial in which Basabe is representing himself without an attorney, the proceedings were shaded by Basabe’s blundering legal missteps and procedural chaos. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Saks has since exited bankruptcy proceedings and has rebranded itself under the new name Exemplar Luxury Group. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Every state except Georgia, Idaho and Louisiana has an office of the consumer advocate that represents customer interests in proceedings before the state utility regulator. — Theodore J. Kury, Fortune, 14 July 2026 None of the interested parties ventured a comment when contacted by Deadline, though multiple people familiar with the proceedings said the roster of companies had taken part in early meetings. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026 After a hearing last week, the bar association upheld the decision while disciplinary proceedings are underway. — ABC News, 14 July 2026 Court records show that, although some had felony convictions, others had unresolved immigration proceedings or had been arrested but never convicted of a crime. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 Supporters of King, who have filled the courtroom for the entire duration of proceedings, were present and waiting for the verdict as well. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 For much of the rest of the hearing, Erika Kirk and her in-laws, Rob and Kathy Kirk, sat next to one another watching the proceedings closely, occasionally exchanging looks or glancing down. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

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While there have been many lawsuits and much news reporting, there has been little empirical research testing whether a concentration in treatment centers are tied to a significant increase in overdoses in the area, the report said.

— Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
Trump is consistently being rebuffed in court; the Justice Department has lost at least a dozen election lawsuits.

— Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Definition of lawsuits

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Basically, the fact that zinc did not always agree with carbon and nitrogen suggests that δ66Zn may be sensitive to ecological processes that are invisible to traditional tracers (offering a complementary lens rather than a replacement).

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026

Definition of processes

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These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of its investigation into SpaceX's Flight 12 mishaps this morning (July 13), approving the compnay's corrective actions and clearing the way for Flight 13.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of actions

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Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
And injuries that once ended careers can now be repaired through outpatient procedures.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of procedures

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This term is significant as the equipment can connect different radios, networks, and communications methods that might otherwise struggle to communicate with one another.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Weed abatement and vegetation management are effective fire prevention and mitigation methods to help protect properties, stated a staff report.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026