Synonyms of proceeding

proceeding 1 of 3

noun

prō-ˈsē-diŋ 

1

as in lawsuit

a court case for enforcing a right or claim

a divorce proceeding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lawsuit
• suit
• complaint
• action
• litigation
• cause
• case
• counterclaim
• cross action
• cross-claim
• countersuit

2

as in process

a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result

this is not the haphazard proceeding that it may seem to the casual observer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• process
• procedure
• method
• course
• operation
• technique
• manner
• way
• approach
• system
• scheme
• project
• plan
• program
• activity
• mode
• strategy
• arrangement
• undertaking
• drill
• routine
• fashion
• formula
• work
• style
• design
• movement
• enterprise
• performance
• functioning
• form
• layout
• plot
• attainment
• recipe
• achievement
• accomplishment
• game plan
• blueprint
• ground plan

proceeding

2 of 3

adjective

as in ongoing

being in progress or development

currently proceeding projects include construction of a new school gym

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ongoing
• operating
• working
• going
• functioning
• afoot
• advancing
• continuing
• happening
• afloat
• gaining
• alive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stopped
• halted
• arrested
• ended
• stalled
• receding
• retrogressing
• regressing

proceeding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of proceed

as in progressing

to move forward along a course

you may proceed with your plan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressing
• doing
• going
• coming
• marching
• advancing
• forging
• pacing
• coming along
• going along
• getting along
• getting on
• gaining ground
• going off
• faring
• speeding
• accelerating
• travelling
• approaching
• traveling
• pushing
• journeying
• driving
• nearing
• wending
• repairing
• passing
• running
• propelling
• fast-forwarding
• actuating
• impelling
• taking out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standing
• remaining
• stopping
• staying
• checking
• blocking
• stemming
• obstructing
• impeding
• halting
• hindering
• delaying
• arresting
• interrupting
• slowing (down or up)
• holding back
• detaining
• retarding
• suppressing
• stalling
• waiting
• repressing
• pausing
• inhibiting
• hampering
• ceasing
• balking
• nipping
• stunting
• cramping
• regressing
• letting up

Examples of proceeding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In Dearborn, as one longtime family business closes, in its place, another will open Tupperware will seek court approval to continue operating and selling products during the court proceedings. —Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2024

Blessing Uzzi’s screenplay operates a bit like an Asghar Farhadi story, where an incident becomes a catalyst for the ensuing proceedings, except that here, the filmmakers throw several accidents and coincidences together. —Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024

The auction house plans to begin sales on November 18, aligning with major auctions in New York, though the proceedings are set to take place amid wider shifts in the art market. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2024

The company has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware as well. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024