PROCEEDS Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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 But the proceeds, like all of Crosby’s money, went for drugs. — Bill Wyman, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2023

Verb

Comăneci, after speaking with COSR, confirmed the required payment, ensuring the legal fight proceeds. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, sought an injunction and a temporary restraining order (TRO) to pause the deal while the lawsuit proceeds. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for proceeds

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeds

Plural Noun

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

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The hot temperatures are expected to persist at least through the weekend, and temperatures may be forecast to be higher as the week progresses, depending on how much influence the heat dome is expected to wield.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Temperatures will slowly rise each day as the week progresses.

— Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of progresses

Verb

Just a little goes a long way with these picks, so snag mini bottles to discover what deserves real estate in your vanity.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Chris Dowling’s film is earnest in its attempt to extract specifically Christian life lessons from a familiar tale of manchildren forced into growing up, and goes pretty light on the Bible-bashing relative to others in its cinematic church.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of goes

Verb

As the war to capture the Iron Throne rages on, Criston marches onward with his men, including Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), to put a stop to the Rivermen reaching King’s Landing and aiding Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).

— Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
As Ackman marches purposefully into Central Park, New York’s crown jewel is noisy with the bustle of tourists, popcorn vendors, and horse-and-carriage drivers waiting for passengers.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026