proceed (with)

verb

Definition of proceed (with)next
as in to resume
to begin again or return to after an interruption we can proceed with the meeting as soon as everyone has returned from lunch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceed (with)
  1. resume
  2. continue
  3. restart
  4. reopen
Verb
  • The bank said previous interventions had only temporarily interrupted the yen’s slide before USD/JPY resumed climbing, and expects a similar pattern if authorities intervene again.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • When play resumed in the seventh inning, the loud crackle of fireworks could be heard in the distance.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of resume
Verb
  • There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • At this price, a 5-year plan beats paying for lessons or restarting with a new app every few months.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
  • The eggs enter dormancy and survive the winter, restarting the cycle the following year.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of restart
Verb
  • The talks are meant to focus on the toughest matters, including fully reopening the strait and rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • California’s Disneyland reopened one of its most iconic rides following a refurbishment, bringing the beloved attraction back with groundbreaking, next-generation technology.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of reopen
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