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

After Little’s kick, the Texans quickly marched into Jacksonville territory. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people marched through various cities and protested peacefully but others set fire to the city hall in Limoges, gutting the 19th-century building. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

After Miami forced a punt on FSU’s first drive, the Hurricanes marched down the field. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

After a slow start dug a 24-point hole, the Falcons marched within one possession late, but still fell short. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026

After recording a safety, K-State accepted the football and marched 41 yards in eight plays, but had to settle for a 28-yard field goal by Rodriguez. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

After receiving the second-half kickoff, Jones then marched the Gators 69 yards to tie the game at 17-17. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026

Assad was ousted from power when gunmen opposed to him marched to Damascus in December 2024, ending the five-decade rule of the Assad family. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Her shoes were very similar in style to her mother’s, and the pair looked on as Princess Leonor marched in the parade in formal military attire to celebrate completing three years of training. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026