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as in process
forward movement in time or place
watched the constant procession of cars headed out of the city at the start of the weekend
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Recent Examples of procession
At Ozzy's funeral procession, held in the city of Birmingham, England, on July 30, 2025, Sharon Osbourne, who was married to the Prince of Darkness for 43 years, appeared to be wearing a gold diamond ring around her neck, which fans believed to be his wedding ring from their 2017 vow renewal.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
On Wednesday, Kate rode in a carriage alongside husband Prince William as part of the royal procession.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 June 2026
In what was deemed an honor for the newlyweds, the couple arrived in the second carriage alongside Princess Anne, with Charles and Camilla leading the procession on the first day of the races.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
The performance was partly inspired by the Italian patron saint processions Mesiti grew up attending with her immigrant Calabrian family in Sydney.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
On Wednesday, Kate rode in a carriage alongside husband Prince William as part of the royal procession.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 June 2026
In what was deemed an honor for the newlyweds, the couple arrived in the second carriage alongside Princess Anne, with Charles and Camilla leading the procession on the first day of the races.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
The performance was partly inspired by the Italian patron saint processions Mesiti grew up attending with her immigrant Calabrian family in Sydney.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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All eyes will be on the princess, 44, at Trooping the Colour on June 13, when the senior royals will gather for a ceremonial military parade held annually to mark the official birthday of the British monarch.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Hollywood power at the ceremony Actress and producer Salma Hayek, a big soccer fan, gave a brief welcome speech during the first protocol parade of a World Cup in which the 48 flags of the participating countries could be seen.—
Berenice Bautista,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin previously said multiple bills related to carriage horses were expected to move through the legislative process.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Those tests include amyloid and tau PET scans to help detect amyloid plaque and tau tangles in the brain, while allowing for earlier detection and monitoring disease progression, according to the American Brain Foundation.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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These drugs have been shown not only to decrease the risk of development of cancer, but also decrease progression of known cancers.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 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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After 50 military firefighters and 15 vehicles responded to the scene, the fire's progress was halted.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Mexico, a co-host of the tournament alongside the United States and Canada, is aiming to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup and advance beyond the round of 16.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Which brings us to his case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, a topic perhaps being debated by its selection committee right now in advance of Monday’s announcement of the class of 2026.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Ukraine’s advancements in drone warfare and technology mean its military is inflicting far more casualties on Russia than earlier in the war.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Surrounded by investment and innovation projects, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off today in Barcelona amid a context of euphoria but also tensions over artificial intelligence (AI), whose rapid advancement is shaking up the tech sector.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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There, the championship runs continued, with Tanter in a front-row seat to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's march to three consecutive titles from 2000-2002.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Please join us at the next No Kings march, where tens of thousands of our colors are proudly presented.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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