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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
The ensemble came on stage holding candles and did a procession.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
These moving, samba-playing processions have been running since the early 1900s, though the origins of Carnival go further back still.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
The funeral procession in Tehran today.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, firefighters, paramedics and other mourners lined the street to watch a procession to the Cook County medical examiner’s office with their arms wrapped around each other.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
These moving, samba-playing processions have been running since the early 1900s, though the origins of Carnival go further back still.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
The funeral procession in Tehran today.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, firefighters, paramedics and other mourners lined the street to watch a procession to the Cook County medical examiner’s office with their arms wrapped around each other.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
Noun
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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For a global audience that’s come to associate Nordic TV with an endless parade of noir-ish procedurals, Burden of Justice flips the script, turning the justice system itself into the crime scene.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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In 2010, a grand jury indicted former House Speaker Ray Sansom on grand theft and conspiracy charges and issued a 10-page presentment criticizing the Legislature’s appropriations process.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The latter was chosen through a collaborative process that included input from students, staff and district leadership, Williams said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Without a clear sense of progression, applicants may delay and abandon enrollment altogether.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new Webb observations build on that dataset, offering a broader, multiwavelength perspective as the planet continues its progression toward its next equinox.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Hormuz crisis is reversing that progress.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, this is also signaling continued progress toward maturing hybrid propulsion technologies for tactical use, the South China Morning Post reports.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ann Williams, deputy superintendent of operations, said the event was held in advance of a topping-out ceremony, a construction milestone that marks the placement of the final structural steel beam at the top of a building.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, Connecticut lawmakers restricted the use of that contract-language lever — it's called a prejudgment remedy waiver — for cash advances under $250,000, like Jane's.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Plus, uncertainty – the biggest domino of them all – had the potential to recede as companies gained greater clarity on the economy, borrowing costs, tariffs and other federal policies, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent increase in reports may also be linked to advancements in technology and widespread camera use, prompting the question of whether these tools are amplifying the apparent surge.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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He was arrested in 2021 while urging Congress to protect voting rights, and led a march for criminal justice reform that same year.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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