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as in process
forward movement in time or place
watched the constant procession of cars headed out of the city at the start of the weekend
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Recent Examples of procession
The Orange Walk In some ways, the parade was like the giant processions that have traversed the whole of downtown after the Chiefs’ various Super Bowl wins.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Jones said Shiite rulers in several South Asian kingdoms sponsored processions and other commemorations of Hussein’s martyrdom, helping turn them into public events that drew wider audiences.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
The latest measures include halving the traditional 10-day Ashura festival and ordering processions to end earlier in the evening than normal.
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semafor.com,
25 June 2026
The annual event celebrating the monarch's official birthday sees the royals take part in a military procession through London before returning to the palace balcony to watch the Royal Air Force perform a flypast.
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Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Jones said Shiite rulers in several South Asian kingdoms sponsored processions and other commemorations of Hussein’s martyrdom, helping turn them into public events that drew wider audiences.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
The latest measures include halving the traditional 10-day Ashura festival and ordering processions to end earlier in the evening than normal.
—
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
The annual event celebrating the monarch's official birthday sees the royals take part in a military procession through London before returning to the palace balcony to watch the Royal Air Force perform a flypast.
—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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The record-breaking heat wave forced the cancellation of several parades and other events in the area.
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Officials are urging anyone attending parades, concerts and fireworks shows to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade and monitor local weather conditions.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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You’re surrounded on all sides by a progression of paintings moving from dark to light.
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease but some medications and immunotherapies are available that may help slow down the progression of the condition, manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients.
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Baltimore's progress on vacant property construction Baltimore City said that currently, more than 100 of these vacant homes are under construction.
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For Swanson, the industry’s progress has created a new challenge.
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Patients also did not yet have access to blood transfusions, anesthesia and other lifesaving medical advances, according to the CDC, NLM and NIH.
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Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.
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The ratings draw on data from millions of actual workers, in postings on LinkedIn, Indeed and other sites that illustrate patterns in pay, retention and advancement.
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Here is a list of the inventions and innovations, business advancements and manufacturing achievements our state pioneered in the past 250 years.
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There, the championship runs continued, with Tanter in a front-row seat to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's march to three consecutive titles from 2000-2002.
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Please join us at the next No Kings march, where tens of thousands of our colors are proudly presented.
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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