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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
a divorce proceeding
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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
this is not the haphazard proceeding that it may seem to the casual observer
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as in ongoing
being in progress or development
currently proceeding projects include construction of a new school gym
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
you may proceed with your plan
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Recent Examples of proceeding
Ian Millhiser, Vox, 1 Apr. 2025
Beneath the fun and games, however, there’s a shadow over the proceedings almost from the start.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
The names of Bowling and another woman, who’s claims were barred from proceeding to trial, are collectively shown for more than ten seconds in two scenes and a trailer in a similar fashion.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
However, habeas proceedings are a way — often the only way — for someone in federal prison to challenge their detention.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 1 Apr. 2025
Beneath the fun and games, however, there’s a shadow over the proceedings almost from the start.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some Syrian Americans planned to rally Sunday afternoon, celebrating the end of al-Assad's rule, starting at the Islamic Center of Detroit, a Detroit mosque, and then proceeding with a caravan to the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
The names of Bowling and another woman, who’s claims were barred from proceeding to trial, are collectively shown for more than ten seconds in two scenes and a trailer in a similar fashion.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeding
Noun
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Boasberg initially tossed out the lawsuit but gave the FTC a chance to amend its complaint.—
Ashley Oliver,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, Griffin settled the lawsuit, resulting in, among other things, an apology from the IRS.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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As her mentor, Jeon guided Lee through critical aspects of her research, teaching her how to break and make chemical bonds, as well as how to develop sustainable synthesis processes in his lab.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The players’ union for the league on March 14 filed a grievance with the National Labor Relations Board, and ongoing negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement have failed to come to fruition.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Reps for Amazon and Howell are not commenting, but sources say negotiations are currently ongoing for Howell to join the series.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This doctor wasn’t pitching me as a purveyor of the procedure, angling for press.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Verb
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Proceeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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