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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 But it was scheduled on a day when snow pelted the procession — over an 8-mile journey that students walk from Robb Street near Simms Street and West Colfax into downtown Denver. —
Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 On Thursday afternoon a procession of LAPD vehicles proceeded up the narrow avenue blocking access to the road on either side of the property. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 In Colina, Chile, pilgrims on horseback took part in the Quasimodo Feast, a procession held the Sunday following Easter, accompanying priests giving communion to the poor. —ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 His float is the last to roll, positioned at the back of the procession, just in case any of his ten patients should need him during their exciting day in the French Quarter. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procession
Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 On Thursday afternoon a procession of LAPD vehicles proceeded up the narrow avenue blocking access to the road on either side of the property. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 In Colina, Chile, pilgrims on horseback took part in the Quasimodo Feast, a procession held the Sunday following Easter, accompanying priests giving communion to the poor. —ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 His float is the last to roll, positioned at the back of the procession, just in case any of his ten patients should need him during their exciting day in the French Quarter. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
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The parade route itself has been shortened slightly to improve efficiency.— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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International fleets of tall ships and Navy vessels will dock in New Orleans; Norfolk, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; New York City and New Jersey; and Boston — bringing parades, tours, fireworks and much more.— Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Their whole planning process is now built around efficiency and resilience.— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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LeBron James continues to defy the aging process with a 28-point night.— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The footage was captured using Orion's solar array wing cameras, showing the progression of the eclipse as seen from the capsule, according to the statement released on Instagram.— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Any story progression is just a nice bonus.— Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
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Technological progress may be increasing our exposure.— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Share the mic, and watch progress accelerate.— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Neither player was in warmups in advance of Wednesday night’s game.— Michael Russo, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The curd will need to chill for 8 hours after it's made, so make sure to prepare it in advance.— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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This advancement could bring these powerful light sources out of massive facilities and into more accessible labs, potentially reshaping research in physics, chemistry, medicine, and industry.— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
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And enormous advancements in robotics, computer analytics and molecular chemistry in the early 1990s meant drug companies were primed to meet that moment.— Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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