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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 procession has been altered due to French Quarter security concerns.
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
The Princess of Wales had a royal first at the procession at the Wellington Barracks in London, attending the event alone for the first time in her post as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Art, protest, and community merged into something much larger, with more than 100 people joining in by the procession’s end.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Two days before, on March 14, a procession of Cal Fire fire trucks and vehicles made the trek through Ramona, ending at Bonham Mortuary.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
The Princess of Wales had a royal first at the procession at the Wellington Barracks in London, attending the event alone for the first time in her post as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Art, protest, and community merged into something much larger, with more than 100 people joining in by the procession’s end.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Two days before, on March 14, a procession of Cal Fire fire trucks and vehicles made the trek through Ramona, ending at Bonham Mortuary.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
Noun
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The Black heroes of the 555th did participate with their White brothers-in-arms for the 1946 victory parade in New York City even before the Army and the rest of the military was desegregated.—
Sabrina Clay,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Not to rain on anyone’s hair care parade, but even the best conditioners for thinning hair won’t spur magical regrowth where there wasn’t any before.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This simplifies the payment process and can save you money in the long run.—
Gabriel Rodríguez,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Effective boards actively ensure the implementation of processes that manage AI risks.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even through the backwards progression, Cathy feels whole, consistent.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In fact, empathy from clinicians can actually affect the progression of a disease.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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As the film progresses, viewers are taken through various seasons.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The senators asked the Office of Government Ethics to probe whether any White House or executive branch officials, to include special government employees, were informed of the announcement in advance and what financial transactions were made by officials with knowledge of nonpublic information.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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At issue are timing advance records, detailed location data from a phone that is only preserved for seven days.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Chou also pointed to the importance of quantum’s advancements in the medical space.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Still remaining true to its origins, the company is propelled by technological advancements in the sportswear arena, but also cementing its place in the books with important athletic sponsorships and fashion-forward designs, including culturally relevant collaborations.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Designing Technologies That Empower And Unite Necessity is the mother of invention, and invention fuels the march of progress, so its potential to address inequalities is immense.—
Haroldo Jacobovicz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Designing Technologies That Empower And Unite Necessity is the mother of invention, and invention fuels the march of progress, so its potential to address inequalities is immense.—
Haroldo Jacobovicz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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