PROCEEDING Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

proceeding 1 of 3

noun

prō-ˈsē-diŋ

Definition of proceeding

as in lawsuit

a court case for enforcing a right or claim a divorce proceeding

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as in process

a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result this is not the haphazard proceeding that it may seem to the casual observer

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proceeding

2 of 3

adjective

as in ongoing

being in progress or development currently proceeding projects include construction of a new school gym

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proceeding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of proceed

as in progressing

to move forward along a course you may proceed with your plan

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Recent Examples of proceeding

Noun

During his trial in Chicago earlier this summer, Patel failed to show up on the third day of proceedings and was later arrested in Alabama. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The government argues that its rules for responding to outside requests for information, known as Touhy regulations, apply only when a court case or similar proceeding is underway, and that none was when Minnesota made its requests. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

The Vatican signaled that preparations were proceeding by publishing on Friday the names of journalists accredited to travel on Leo’s plane. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The kingdom is still proceeding with plans for other new stadiums including one in Dhahran being developed by Saudi Aramco, and the King Salman International Stadium and Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium in Riyadh. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proceeding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeding

Noun

People who had already turned 55 when the law was enacted also were given until August 2021 to file lawsuits, no matter when the alleged abuse occurred.

— John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
In June, the district attorney’s office filed public nuisance lawsuits intended to shut down two motels, Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn, on South Freeway in Fort Worth that are beset by crime.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of lawsuit

Noun

Those who had hip replacement reportedly experienced less anxiety and depression and were more satisfied with the recovery process.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Her approach often embraces the ancient process of using botanical forms and organic plants as the blueprint for new design.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of process

Adjective

The classmate, Joleene Altum, sued Griffin for emotional distress and invasion of privacy, and Griffin countersued for defamation in a bitter, ongoing legal battle.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The investigation into the violence was ongoing, and police asked witnesses to come forward.

— Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

The company said the Versace integration is progressing on track, ahead of the creative debut of Pieter Mulier in 2027.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Port Eastside’s partners are progressing toward a winter groundbreaking for work on the $90 million reuse of 111 Founders Plaza into a 19-story upscale apartment complex.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressing

Noun

As part of the agreement, the social media giant agreed to block some digital beauty filters for minors — specifically those mimicking extreme transformations like cosmetic procedures or heavy makeup.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
The Nevada Independent reports that Lombardo’s campaign has used those issues to question Ford’s fitness, while Ford says the clemency matter followed procedure and disputes the criticism.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of procedure

Adjective

The Georgia park was closed on Tuesday for a pre-scheduled non-operating day, officials said.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
That sits on the books of the league’s 32 Equity investment arm, and 1/32 of any gains or losses in the entity flow through the Packers’ non-operating income.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of operating

Verb

In 2025 the hyperscalers alone poured more than $300 billion into data centers, chips, and grid capacity, and that spend is doing real work in the top-line growth figures.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
What employers are doing Kostka says there have recently been fewer health insurers in her area to choose from.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of doing

Verb

Maria Dolores Roehling’s 9-year-old son was speeding on his e-motorcycle capable of going faster than 47 mph when he was hit by a pickup truck, prosecutors said.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Other fraternity members blocked Jane Doe’s friend from going upstairs to look for her, according to the lawsuit.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026