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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 historical cases in South Asia, Sunni festivity during Ashura, in conjunction with their respect for Ḥusayn as a member of the Prophet’s family, have blended with Shiʿi mourning processions.
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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
Expect military processions, a major banquet, visits to the legislature, and opportunities for the visiting dignitaries to see the other nation’s citizens.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Relatives of Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist who officials and her employer say was killed by an Israeli airstrike yesterday, gathered in Baysariyeh in southern Lebanon this morning to mourn her loss ahead of funeral processions.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
La Festa del Santissimo Salvatore takes over the town with processions, statues, music, and fireworks in a multiday celebration.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Expect military processions, a major banquet, visits to the legislature, and opportunities for the visiting dignitaries to see the other nation’s citizens.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Relatives of Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist who officials and her employer say was killed by an Israeli airstrike yesterday, gathered in Baysariyeh in southern Lebanon this morning to mourn her loss ahead of funeral processions.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
La Festa del Santissimo Salvatore takes over the town with processions, statues, music, and fireworks in a multiday celebration.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processions
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Other Memorial Day parades The 107th Staten Island Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday at noon.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Yes, fireworks, cookouts and parades will still mark the occasion.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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At its core, the encyclical is a plea that AI should be used as a tool for human empowerment—rather than disempowerment—and that human dignity must remain fundamental even in a world where more and more processes are handled by AI.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Survivors often face multiple categories of aid, eligibility rules, documentation requirements, and appeal processes.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Similar plant progressions occur by altitude on the mountains, along with the forest’s famed denizens, the wolf, coyote, moose, black bear, lynx, snowshoe hare, tick, mosquito, midge, deerfly, and blackfly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The platform analyzes job titles, compensation levels, hierarchies, and experience requirements to group roles into logical pay grades and career progressions.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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Advance was known in the industry for a pledge that employees who weren’t in a union would have jobs regardless of economic downturns or technological advances.—
Scott Mayerowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The Riverside County Regional Cold Case Homicide Team has released new information, thanks to advances in forensic science, about a woman found dead in the open California desert in 1994, in hopes of identifying her.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
26 May 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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However, as a cataract progresses and more of the lens clouds over, everyday activities can be impacted.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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That new thing As his predecessor did 135 years ago, Leo warns that individual humans and humanity itself must not be left behind by technological advancements or by new forms of power.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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In the second half of the series against the Sabres, though, his shot quality was on the rise, with more cycle chances and slot shots compared to the early goings.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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The goings on came to a close at an after party at Chateau Marmont.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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“Processions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processions. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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