- present tense form of proceed (3rd person singular).
proceeds
Britishplural noun
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the profit or return derived from a commercial transaction, investment, etc
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the result, esp the revenue or total sum, accruing from some undertaking or course of action, as in commerce
Explanation
Proceeds are the money brought in from a transaction or event. The money you make from your lemonade stand are the proceeds from lemonade sales. You'll often hear something like, all proceeds from this raffle will go to help the Save the Puppies Charity. Proceeds can mean either the gross money earned (all that was brought in) or the net (the money left after expenses). If you are very concerned about where the money you donate to charity goes, this is a good question to ask.
Vocabulary lists containing proceeds
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Example Sentences
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In that case, bonds may be sold before they mature, but the proceeds are still rolled into new bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Grandma could use her stock proceeds to take a cruise, but she makes 529 contributions instead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The book, “Extra Innings,” can be purchased at Amazon, with all net proceeds donated to City of Hope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Taking the proceeds out of a traditional IRA unnecessarily could create a substantial tax bill, plus a 10% early-withdrawal penalty before age 59½ unless an exception applies,” Clerveaux said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Before this matter proceeds any further,” Lemuel interrupted, “What is the girl’s sin? What is she required to repent of?”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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