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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
On Thursday night, a procession of Hollywood's most elite members sauntered up the brick driveway—covered in a beige color carpet—of the Chateau Marmont and were transported to the luxurious world of iconic designer Brunello Cucinelli.
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Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla will then join the four royals in a carriage procession along The Mall to Buckingham Palace, which will be decorated with dozens of flags of the nation being hosted.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Though Mickey Mouse has long been a staple in the parade, Mini Mouse made her debut in today's procession.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The floats and balloons that make up the procession are a mix of new additions and fan favorites.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla will then join the four royals in a carriage procession along The Mall to Buckingham Palace, which will be decorated with dozens of flags of the nation being hosted.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Though Mickey Mouse has long been a staple in the parade, Mini Mouse made her debut in today's procession.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The floats and balloons that make up the procession are a mix of new additions and fan favorites.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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The annual Christmas parade is filled with marching bands, floats decorated by local businesses, and, of course, Santa.Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Following Milwaukee's traditional Juneteenth Day parade and festival on King Drive, Summerfest will host an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park with Northcott Neighborhood House, which organizes the Juneteenth parade and festival.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The complexity of navigating diverse regulations across different jurisdictions further complicates the development process.Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Passengers will now have the option to choose their preferred vendor for repairs or replacements, addressing a long-standing concern about airlines controlling the process.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Medications for the Condition Some prescribed medications work to slow the progression of the disease.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, getting adequate doses of vitamin C has been shown to slow down the progression of clouding.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Paul Sartre once said that being human is making the idea of humanity progress.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Save 20% for a new car or 10% for a used one, but don’t ignore other dreams—small contributions keep progress alive.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Travelers in New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco who reserve a car seat in advance will be set up with a Nuna RAVA seat.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Events like these typically require more advance planning, giving the hosts more time to pull paper invitations together.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In an environment of rapid technological advancement and evolving trade policies, semiconductor capital equipment companies are positioned to thrive.John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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On Saline’s first drive, Carr — who nearly had his first throw get picked off — went 6-for-6 for 55 yards as the nine-play, 80-yard march was capped by a 15-yard TD run by Rush.Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 25 Aug. 2023
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Blake’s grandfather, Jacob Blake Sr., was a prominent minister and civil rights leader in the Chicago area who helped organize a march and spoke in support of comprehensive housing law in Evanston, Ill., days after the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2020
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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