PROCEEDS Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

proceeds 1 of 2

plural noun

ˈprō-ˌsēdz

Definition of proceeds

as in revenue

an increase usually measured in money that comes from labor, business, or property estimated that the annual proceeds from an increase in the state sales tax would be enormous

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as in profit

the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received all proceeds from the special promotion will go to charity

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proceeds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of proceed

as in progresses

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

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Recent Examples of proceeds

Verb

Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 But as redevelopment in and around downtown Miami and Brickell proceeds at a fast pace, new and substantial indigenous burial and cemetery sites are coming to light. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 That emergency order allows providers to again prescribe mifepristone via telehealth while the litigation proceeds in Louisiana. — Rachel Rebouché, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 Fox News Digital has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for proceeds

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeds

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The three tech giants, the Detroit auto maker and the energy behemoth are among companies set to report earnings Thursday.

— Josh Mitchell, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Alphabet, Amazon and Apple are set to report earnings after the bell Thursday and all eyes will be scrutinizing the results to see how those challenges affected the crucial December quarter.

— Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 2 Feb. 2023

Definition of earnings

Verb

This strategic move provides crucial experienced depth behind the plate, a position where injuries can quickly test a team's resources, especially as the season progresses towards a playoff push.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Sandler’s portrayal of Happy Gilmore has become one of his most famous for his over-the-top comedic anger, which turns more heartfelt as the film progresses.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of progresses

Verb

That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Sanders identifies a real free-rider problem, even if his solution goes much too far.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of goes

Verb

The battles continue as House of the Dragon marches through its third season.

— Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
The tower’s top is wrapped in blocky text — an excerpt from a 2015 speech that Obama gave to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches that Obama has described as one of his most meaningful.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of marches

Verb

Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Gentle self-expression comes easily as the emotional Moon in your sign harmonizes with the vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Creativity and Play.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026