Thesaurus results for PROCEEDINGS

proceedings

noun

plural of proceeding

as in lawsuits

a court case for enforcing a right or claim a divorce proceeding

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of proceedings The Kawahiva Indigenous people, who remain isolated and uncontacted in the Amazon, is one of the many communities who may be affected by the proceedings. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 More than 84 media outlets or individuals have expressed interest in covering the trial, the judge said, and the court will provide an overflow room where journalists and members of the public can view the proceedings. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 The defense wanted an overflow room—a separate courtroom where the proceedings would be played via video feed—and for the trial to be livestreamed. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026 The defense motion filed Friday acknowledges there is a presumption against bond in extradition proceedings but argues that release can be granted in special circumstances. — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Subsequent court proceedings did not result in his reinstatement. — Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 In a writ issued Monday, the state Supreme Court mandated that the Superior Court systems covering California’s 58 counties must offer an electronic recording avenue for civil proceedings where a licensed court reporter is not available. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Neither Joseph nor Kendra have commented publicly on any of the charges, but Kendra has hired longtime Duggar family lawyer Travis Story to represent her in the proceedings, according to a jail phone call previously obtained by PEOPLE. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 The judge blocked the three Trumps from using or referring to the deal in any official proceedings. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceedings

Noun

That case was a bellwether, or test case, picked from thousands of similar civil tort lawsuits to give both plaintiffs and the defendants an idea of how their arguments fare in court.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
At several key moments, the Tribune review found, government and law enforcement failed to stop them from operating in the industry — despite discoveries along the way of an altered state credential, and allegations in a barrage of lawsuits.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of lawsuits

Noun

Webb’s infrared vision is particularly useful here because infrared light can penetrate dust that blocks much of the visible light, giving astronomers a better look at the processes taking place inside stellar nurseries.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Legal experts assert the President cannot unilaterally redefine constitutional rights or circumvent Supreme Court decisions, urging him to accept the ruling and pursue lawful legislative or amendment processes instead of executive improvisation.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of processes

Noun

San Francisco police officers would then proceed to smash the driver's window, drag the driver out and pepper-spray him — actions that a San Francisco Department of Police Accountability (DPA) report states were excessive.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Microsoft’s actions are part of a growing charm campaign among big tech companies as data center projects grow more unpopular.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of actions

Noun

Homendy has warned that without making changes in regulations, operating procedures and laws, close calls and incidents like what happened with Marine One could continue to occur.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
The former quarterback said the procedures were eye-opening and humbling.

— David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of procedures

Noun

Sakamoto will tell you about the building, and the old methods used to hold it together without nails.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The development could offer insights into addressing construction-sector challenges, including worker shortages, building efficiency, and the difficulty of scaling new housing methods.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026