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)
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Since the ruling, the Trump administration has resumed controversial removals.—
Antonio Maria Delgado
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025 -
At the time of this writing, visa interviews have resumed, and, from our observations, most existing appointments are proceeding as scheduled unless explicitly canceled.—
Hanmei Wu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The Iron Bottom Sound expedition is scheduled to continue through July 23 and is funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration.—
Mark Price
Updated July 8,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Place the feet on a piece of cardboard to protect your floor, then continue to pull the range out of place.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
Verb
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United will be the first American carrier to restart flights to Israel since the Middle Eastern nation closed its airspace on June 13 amid its latest war with Iran.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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In addition to restarting interest accrual, the Education Department resumed collections on overdue loans in May.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Since reopening after three years of pandemic closure, Hong Kong has come roaring back as a destination for readers, who have enthusiastically returned to their favorite hotels (or to scope out new ones).—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The Star could not reach staff to confirm if Big D had reopened.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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“Proceed (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceed%20%28with%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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