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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
As a child of the Great Depression, her girlhood was a procession of people and experiences mostly known today through history, sociology texts, and old movies.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Published May 1, 1987 The new $240 million Sunshine Skyway bridge opened Thursday with a procession of cars, 2,000 yellow balloons and a memorial bouquet of 35 white carnations, one for each traveler who perished in the 1980 disaster.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at St. John Brebeuf Church, following a roughly 15-minute procession.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
The community organized a police procession in his honor on March 17, 2022, right before his passing – a touching tribute to a young life devoted to service.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Published May 1, 1987 The new $240 million Sunshine Skyway bridge opened Thursday with a procession of cars, 2,000 yellow balloons and a memorial bouquet of 35 white carnations, one for each traveler who perished in the 1980 disaster.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at St. John Brebeuf Church, following a roughly 15-minute procession.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
The community organized a police procession in his honor on March 17, 2022, right before his passing – a touching tribute to a young life devoted to service.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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Prior to the parade, Putin and Xi held two rounds of talks and an informal chat about the conflict, the BBC reported, citing Chinese media.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Yet Ukraine did succeed in disrupting the run-up to the parade earlier this week by launching several drone attacks against Moscow.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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As the director of printing technology at Alquist 3D his videos, showing the process of 3D -homes being built, get views in the tens of millions of views.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Donor collaboratives are more likely to involve grantees in the grant-making process than independent foundations, Bridgespan reports.—
Tom Chiodo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Researchers at Stanford have also developed digital twins to understand the progression of cardiovascular diseases and the potential effectiveness of interventions.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Finishing top will ensure progression to the competition’s semi-finals, while a top-two finish guarantees a place League A for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and a more straightforward qualification route.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Joel, Avie, and Bryan paid keen attention to progress, leaving Gill to immerse himself in the football side and the brothers then committed to a bigger space housing 40 to 50 employees in Pall Mall at an annual rent of £5million.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Brimming with character, capital city Muscat is home to cultural attractions that offer a glimpse at the country’s profound connection to its heritage while embracing a nuanced approach to modern progress.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The park’s 125 campsites may be reserved up to a year in advance.—
Jack Schnedler,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Use direct language when offering ideas or feedback Don’t apologize in advance for disagreeing or sharing an idea.—
Lorraine K. Lee,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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And South Florida can’t get enough of it: As the Fightin’ Maurices continue their march toward a second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup championship, fans will gather in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday for one of the largest official watch parties in Panthers’ history — at the War Memorial Auditorium.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 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 25 May. 2025.
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