proceed (with)

verb

Definition of proceed (with)next
as in to resume
to begin again or return to after an interruption we can proceed with the meeting as soon as everyone has returned from lunch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proceed (with)
  1. resume
  2. continue
  3. restart
  4. reopen
Verb
  • Bulgarian maritime authorities said Wednesday that the search efforts for the crew of Alfa Watan had been suspended and wouldn't resume.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Though the pipeline hasn’t transported gas to Germany since 2022, the country’s far-right AfD supports resuming flows, which could allow US investors to profit.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of resume
Verb
  • But at a time when distrust in the news media continues to rise, deflections like this can damage the credibility of mainstream, nonpartisan American journalism.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But each individual hat will be situated in a nonrepeating pattern that continues to change no matter how large the overall tiling is.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Written instructions for cleansing, sun avoidance, sunscreen use, exercise, swimming, and restarting active skin-care products.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The race restarted on lap 13, and Verstappen pounced on Antonelli, taking the lead, with Russell following into second.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of restart
Verb
  • Waffle House locations plan to reopen once Isaias passes through the area.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The local district attorney declined to seek criminal charges, but the criminal case was reopened after the lawsuit was filed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of reopen
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“Proceed (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceed%20%28with%29. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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