Synonyms of marched

marched

verb

past tense of march

1

as in strode

to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group

the band had to practice for hours to be able to march in perfect step

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strode
• filed
• paraded
• stepped
• paced
• stomped
• traipsed
• goose-stepped
• trudged
• trod
• tramped
• hiked
• stamped
• perambulated
• plodded
• lumbered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wandered
• strolled
• ambled
• meandered
• rambled

2

as in proceeded

to move forward along a course

bleary-eyed commuters marching off to the train station for the morning commute

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proceeded
• progressed
• went
• came
• did
• forged
• paced
• came along
• went along
• sped
• went off
• got on
• got along
• advanced
• fared
• gained ground
• traveled
• pushed
• approached
• drove
• journeyed
• neared
• wended
• passed
• accelerated
• ran
• propelled
• repaired
• impelled
• actuated
• fast-forwarded
• took out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stood
• remained
• stopped
• stayed
• arrested
• checked
• blocked
• halted
• detained
• stemmed
• impeded
• hindered
• suppressed
• interrupted
• obstructed
• slowed (down or up)
• held back
• delayed
• paused
• repressed
• stalled
• balked
• ceased
• waited
• hampered
• inhibited
• retarded
• stunted
• nipped
• cramped
• regressed
• let up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of marched

In Michigan, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed marched in the Detroit Labor Day Parade and will attend other union and labor events throughout the day. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The university's band, cheerleaders and spirit squads marched through the North Shore, drawing applause and photos from fans lining the streets. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Rather markets sending yields lower to account for a slower economy and cooler inflation, yields have marched higher. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

Fast start for the Hurricanes The defense forced a three and out to begin the game and then Miami quickly marched 77 yards for a touchdown, with Darian Mensah connecting with Malachi Toney for two long passes, including a 23-yard touchdown. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Scores of anti-government protesters on Saturday marched in the city of Nis while Vucic's party held their meeting there. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Family members marched and accepted the recognition on Prasad’s behalf. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Another Indiana high school, Brownsburg High School, marched in the parade in 2026, when Indiana University faced off against Alabama and continued their winning streak. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 1 Sep. 2026

Within days, she was fired and marched out of the building in November 2025. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026