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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
Ashura processions are usually dramatic affairs, with chanters singing elegies or dirges dedicated to Hussein, while audience members beat their chests and engage in displays of mourning.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
While most major sports teams now commemorate titles with boozy processions, no route matches the historical significance of New York’s Battery Park to City Hall stretch, with roots dating back to the Revolutionary War.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 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
Catalonia’s Catholics are reserved in their practice, without flamboyant Easter Week processions like those in Seville and other Spanish cities.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
In Spain as in other predominantly Catholic countries, the processions often feature elaborate floral carpets arranged along the route.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 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
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
While most major sports teams now commemorate titles with boozy processions, no route matches the historical significance of New York’s Battery Park to City Hall stretch, with roots dating back to the Revolutionary War.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 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
Catalonia’s Catholics are reserved in their practice, without flamboyant Easter Week processions like those in Seville and other Spanish cities.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
In Spain as in other predominantly Catholic countries, the processions often feature elaborate floral carpets arranged along the route.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processions
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New York brokerage firm workers tossed the paper from office windows during parades in the late 19th century, adding a swirling spectacle.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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America250 Various cities across the country will host parades, festivals and major fireworks shows on or near the Fourth of July to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The more scientists understand these processes, the more likely those in the medical field can come up with treatments and interventions for neurological and psychological conditions.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
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The games have clear progressions, cleverly edited for punchiness.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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This change has fundamentally revolutionized the pace of innovation—shifting us away from incremental advances and toward more rapid, system-level transformations across science and engineering.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Researchers have been trying to develop a test for CTE prior to death, but there are currently no advances.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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As this process of disruption progresses, paralysis can develop — including in the muscles responsible for breathing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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So, if debt has become difficult to manage, exploring your debt relief options before a lawsuit progresses may help preserve both your finances and peace of mind.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Similar rapid advancements occurred with chemistry in the 19th century and physics in the 20th century, and the 21st century will go to biology and medicine.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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He wasn’t tested a ton through the early goings of the playoffs, due to his team’s total dominance in front of the blue paint and his opponents through three rounds.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Processions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processions. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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