proceeding (along)

verb

Definition of proceeding (along)next
present participle of proceed (along)
as in crossing
to make one's way through, across, or over the hikers proceeded along the ridge for several hundred feet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceeding (along)
  1. crossing
  2. following
  3. navigating
Verb
  • Nor are his albums or songs entered for any rock, country or Americana categories, the fields where the genre-crossing superstar would most likely compete.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Video footage released by the IDF suggested that the forces crossing the border were primarily small units of commandos travelling on foot.
    NBC News, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of crossing
Verb
  • There was no gain from discontinued operations in the quarter, compared to $13,474,000 in the previous year, following the sale of certain assets to Tisento in July 2023.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value following the discontinuation of its clinical program in notalgia paresthetica.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of following
Verb
  • Cash flow issues had already forced the label to scrap its fall 2024 show, underscoring the tough landscape for small and mid-sized brands navigating the slowdown in luxury spending.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For Black women, who are often navigating unique financial challenges, being intentional about year-end planning is crucial.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of navigating
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“Proceeding (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding%20%28along%29. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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