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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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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
you may proceed with your plan
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Recent Examples of proceeds
Steve Almasy, CNN, 20 Jan. 2023
The Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarships are financed with lottery proceeds, plus $20 million a year in state general revenue.
—Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2023
Allen Devlin, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Despite the objection, LAFCO proceeds with examining the La Jolla cityhood application.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Plural noun
Ray was also ordered to forfeit $2,444,349, the proceeds from the sale of his GoDaddy portfolio, and a home in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
—Steve Almasy, CNN, 20 Jan. 2023
The Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarships are financed with lottery proceeds, plus $20 million a year in state general revenue.
—Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2023
Verb
But if the plan proceeds, more than 80 senior households will be relocated for the first phase of the multi-billion dollar redevelopment to systematically demolish more than 2,000 apartments.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Despite the objection, LAFCO proceeds with examining the La Jolla cityhood application.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeds
Verb
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In about two-thirds of patients, the disease rapidly progresses, and coma can strike within five to seven days.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the song progresses, more elements—slow-moving filter sweeps, waltzing arpeggios, a deep and doomy bassline—appear and disappear, moving into the fore of the stereo field before corroding and flaking away.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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When an older condo building sits on valuable land in a desirable neighborhood, like Biscayne 21 does, developers often see it as an opportunity to tear down the old and replace it with a newer, more profitable luxury condo building.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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There goes his liver, Rachel thought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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While minimalism marches out the door, in comes a new appreciation for a bit of quirk, says Lognion.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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In larger cities like Oklahoma City and Tulsa, large gatherings, marches that block traffic or use amplified sound also require permits.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flurry of trade deals The agreement comes days after the EU signed a pivotal pact with the South American bloc Mercosur, following deals last year with Indonesia, Mexico and Switzerland.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Proceeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeds. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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