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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
In several countries, parades, processions, or community events are also organized.
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Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Following a private event for families of the deceased and invited guests — which will be streamed — is a flag dedication, a procession, a ringing of the bells and a community lunch at the American Legion post.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
After a procession of midseason cliffhangers, shows like ABC's High Potential, NBC's Chicago Fire, and Fox's Doc are back this week to tie up loose ends.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
As Sunday's sombre procession reached its conclusion, applause began rippling from one end to the other as dozens of police and emergency services workers, some of them in tears, came up through the middle to be celebrated as heroes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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To promote the show, which is based on the novel of the same name by author Rachel Reid, Williams and Storrie have taken the internet by storm in viral interviews, sexy photo shoots and a parade of party appearances.—
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At least one person was hurt during the parade, when wind gusts reached 30 mph, but is expected to be OK, the association's president previously told CBS News Philadelphia.—
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In addition, the volume scaling required for a successful energy revolution was already considered when selecting the process and production technology.—
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Tips for Making Cherry Cookies Decker’s recipe doesn’t call for softened butter, but allowing the butter to soften before beating it with the sugar (a process known as creaming) will lead to a lighter, fluffier texture.—
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That love manifested in his rapid progression.—
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Timely treatment through lifestyle changes, medication or both can slow or even reverse disease progression.—
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In a city with a constant gaze towards progress, The Milestone seemed like yet another relic left behind.—
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While a lot of progress has been made since Zadroga's passing, Barasch said trips to Capitol Hill are still necessary to fight for more work to be done.—
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Braddy’s motive, investigators say, was that he was spurned by Shandelle, who had repeatedly rejected his advances.—
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The Monday briefing was the first opportunity for top party leaders, along with members from key committees in Congress, to question administration officials about a mission for which they were given no advance warning.—
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
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The Miami Hurricanes are at home, while the entire state of Indiana – save for some in West Lafayette – is content to abandon their homes to enjoy this unexpectedly stupefying playoff march.—
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Sacramento police diverted traffic from N Street between Fifth and Sixth streets downtown as the march proceeded, Gamble said.—
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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