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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
From The Mark Hotel to The Carlyle, New York turns into a procession, and the world watches instantly.
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Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Hours after the terrifying rampage, a similar fatal incident took place at Koodalminikyam Temple in Irinjalakuda when an elephant that had shown signs of restlessness during a ritual procession the night before broke out of its enclosure and attacked its handlers, per News Karnataka.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 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
Following the service, a procession of family and invited guests led by the Idaho State Police will proceed to the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery for the interment ceremony.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2026
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Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Hours after the terrifying rampage, a similar fatal incident took place at Koodalminikyam Temple in Irinjalakuda when an elephant that had shown signs of restlessness during a ritual procession the night before broke out of its enclosure and attacked its handlers, per News Karnataka.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 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
Following the service, a procession of family and invited guests led by the Idaho State Police will proceed to the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery for the interment ceremony.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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This month, Long Beach celebrated Khmer New Year with its annual parade and festival, as well as other cultural celebrations.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Solorio produced four hits to lead the offensive parade for the Astros (9-8, 7-2 SSC Red) and struck out six over four innings for the pitching win.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Krejczyk, a senior middle hitter, has had an interesting recruiting process.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Kelly’s laboratory discovered tafamidis, marketed by Pfizer as Vyndaqel and Vyndamax, which slows the progression of transthyretin cardiomyopathy and polyneuropathy and is taken by approximately 70,000 patients worldwide.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The vote was based on the Phase 3 results for the clinical trial SERENA-6 presented in 2025, which showed a 56% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death, compared to standard of care.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Choose one clear step forward, and let that consistency shape your progress in a steady way over time while staying grounded in your priorities.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Expressing support for open primaries to a national audience is an important first step, but vocalizing this support after the legislative session has ended is less effective than concrete action while the session is in progress.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
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Advertisement Start preparing days in advance A few days before your procedure, switch to what’s called a low-residue diet—one free of high-fiber foods like whole grains, fruits, and raw vegetables—which will help minimize the amount of undigested food that lingers in your colon.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey also will be one of the summer’s top-grossing titles, with the pic’s sellout of Imax 70MM locations a year in advance a big indicator of want-to-see.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the sun, has undergone several advancements in the last few years, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The continual advancement in that area is because the economics drive it forward.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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