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as in parades
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way
a procession of mourners leaving the cemetery
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as in processes
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 processions
In Spain, as in other predominantly Catholic countries, the processions often feature elaborate floral carpets arranged along the route.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Supporters in Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta — the venues for Haiti’s World Cup matches — can expect to hear rara bands, a style of music that formed around street processions.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 3 June 2026
But when the processions disperse, the city returns to its usual arrangements and the permission recedes with the crowd.
—Vogue, 1 June 2026
Funeral processions cut through wedding traffic.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
In large processions, particularly in Iran and South Asia, groups carry models of Ḥusayn’s tomb (called a tazia in South Asia).
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
In processions held on local feast days, Mata and Grifone become giant papier-mâché figures that are paraded through the streets.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
There were constant funeral processions as the cemetery below saw 30 to 40 burials per week, bringing the war to the president’s doorstep.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Supporters in Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta — the venues for Haiti’s World Cup matches — can expect to hear rara bands, a style of music that formed around street processions.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 3 June 2026
But when the processions disperse, the city returns to its usual arrangements and the permission recedes with the crowd.
—Vogue, 1 June 2026
Funeral processions cut through wedding traffic.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
In large processions, particularly in Iran and South Asia, groups carry models of Ḥusayn’s tomb (called a tazia in South Asia).
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
In processions held on local feast days, Mata and Grifone become giant papier-mâché figures that are paraded through the streets.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
There were constant funeral processions as the cemetery below saw 30 to 40 burials per week, bringing the war to the president’s doorstep.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processions
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The Chicago Pride Parade, along with most other major pride parades, is held the last Sunday in June — this year, that's Saturday, June 28.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Many cities host big Pride parades with floats and lots of fanfare.—
Allison Hope,
Parents,
3 June 2026
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On May 21, Minister of State Chris Bryant told parliament that the documents confirmed that Andrew’s role was unpaid, with his expenses and travels having been approved through formal processes.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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According to Microsoft, its quantum team used agentic AI to automate complex measurements, optimize fabrication processes, analyze decades of research data, and uncover previously unnoticed problems that affected device performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Though his career has gone through regular evolutions and progressions within that timeframe, what has remained constant through each phase has been his resolve to make a difference.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Over 40 million people worldwide live with HIV, and advances in HIV prevention, particularly PrEP, have reshaped the landscape.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Shares are simply due for a breather, as the data center buildout progresses and earnings have a chance to catch up with the price action.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Then, as spring progresses and the peas mature, the shade provided by nearby trees may help extend their harvest.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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According to the Aerospace Corporation, early research results are encouraging and are pointing toward meaningful advancements in solid rocket propulsion control.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Set the scene One of the very smartest hotel addresses in London, The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning through night, with coming and goings, reunions, a hum of excitement and a permanent sense of occasion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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For twists, turns, climbs, dips, and screams, The Incredicoaster at nearby Disneyland had nothing on the goings on at Angel Stadium Monday night.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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“Processions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processions. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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