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

The Ragin Cajuns marched down the field with ease on two straight touchdown drives, hitting four plays of 25 yards or more to do so. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The result was a sack of Justin Herbert, and the Cardinals marched down for a field goal and a 13-7 halftime lead. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

In an afternoon ceremony at Campus Martius, the honor guards for the Detroit police and fire departments marched in a presentation of colors. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Related The Band of The Coldstream Guards marched into the palace forecourt in its signature red coats and black bearskins and assembled into lines as a crowd of people looked on from the other side of the gates. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026

The development came a day after nurses marched to the Council of Governors’ office, a body established to bring together Kenya’s 47 county governments. — ABC News, 9 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