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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
Shops around the Old City were also lively as Jews gathered for Shabbat prayers, while Greek Orthodox Christians led their usual procession.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
There are processions with music and folk dance performances, but the most impressive sight might be when local fishermen in rowboats illuminate the lake with torches.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Farther back in the same procession marched William, then in his early 30s, who received a master’s degree.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
At the end of the service, a funeral procession carried Howard's casket, now draped in an American flag, south along Hickory Road.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
There are processions with music and folk dance performances, but the most impressive sight might be when local fishermen in rowboats illuminate the lake with torches.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Farther back in the same procession marched William, then in his early 30s, who received a master’s degree.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
At the end of the service, a funeral procession carried Howard's casket, now draped in an American flag, south along Hickory Road.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for procession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
Noun
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Critics said Trump had pushed for the extravagant parade not to commemorate the armed forces, but as a display of his own vanity.—
NPR,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in Manhattan, watched by millions around the country on TV every year, has cemented the brand’s place in American culture.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These suburban residents hope that vigilance will prevent the process of neighbourhood change from beginning.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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But being prepared and open can make the process easier.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Went through the progression as normal and got two negative plays in a row after the screen.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Healthy pups Within two weeks of treatment, the Pdha2 knockout mice, which initially exhibited meiotic arrest, showed a resumption of meiotic progression.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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There's a whole chapter on what causes economic progress and the role of technology, among other things.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The findings mark a crucial advance in understanding how human life begins, and how it might be repaired.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Wingtech is already on a US blacklist amid broader pressure aimed at curbing Beijing’s tech advances.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Private investments in nuclear energy have also soared within the last year, with major tech companies including Google, Meta, and Amazon racing to secure enough power for their AI advancements.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meta said this partnership is the latest step in bringing technological advancements from the world of AI to Formula 1 and its global fan base.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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But the march of time may soon shift the general mindset on AI, Maddaus observes.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The No Kings coalition in Oakland will be donning yellow on their noontime march to Lake Merritt.—
Katie Lauer,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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