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

As the series marched along, Schnapp, who portrayed Will Byers, grew up in front of fans while balancing his career and education. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

During the protest, organizers marched throughout uptown, holding a banner and escorted by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Bike Patrol. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

The Hurricanes not only made the field as the last at-large team; UM marched all the way to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Ten years after some Bernie Sanders delegates marched out of the Democratic National Convention, the party is still cautious about using its resources to beat the left. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

The shooting happened in the morning, and by noon, hundreds of protesters marched through downtown, Snider says. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2026

Ukrainian troops marched along the cobblestoned avenue, and Ukrainian co-pilots trained in France were on board two Mirage 2000B fighter jets alongside French air force pilots. — Eva Van Dam, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

The festivities continued Monday as nearly 1,000 sailors and crew members from 16 different nations marched through Boston's Seaport, drawing crowds eager to celebrate maritime traditions and America's 250th anniversary. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The Fever marched into Vegas and embarrassed the defending champions, cruising to a stunning 109-75 win. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026