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Proceeding

10 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Beginning or continuing a course of action. Moving forward or onward in time or space.

The construction project is proceeding according to schedule despite the challenging weather conditions.

Pronunciation

IPA

/prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

Syllables

pro·ceed·ing

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Synonyms

continuingadvancingprogressingmoving forward

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Wordle

Three 'E's and two 'C's; common '-ING' ending

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points; good scoring with 'P' and double 'C'

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