as in borders
a region along the dividing line between two countries
when it was first built, this castle protected what was then the country's northern march
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as in processions
forward movement in time or place
the march of time
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as in strides
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
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2
as in progresses
to move forward along a course
bleary-eyed commuters marching off to the train station for the morning commute
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Recent Examples of marches
Steven Sosna, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
An exuberant Madagascar delegation marches during the Parade of Nations in Cortina.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The student marches in Austin were part of a national day of action against ICE, in which a coalition of businesses, labor groups and advocacy organizations called for protesters to shutdown work, school and shopping.
—Emily Donaldson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
To say much more would be to ruin the wild twists and turns that unfold as the night marches onward.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
While minimalism marches out the door, in comes a new appreciation for a bit of quirk, says Lognion.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
In larger cities like Oklahoma City and Tulsa, large gatherings, marches that block traffic or use amplified sound also require permits.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
The Leesburg Christmas and Holiday Parade marches down King Street, transforming this historic main street into a line of festive floats.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
There is still some uncertainty on timing of the next storm system as a parade of storms marches across the country.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
An exuberant Madagascar delegation marches during the Parade of Nations in Cortina.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The student marches in Austin were part of a national day of action against ICE, in which a coalition of businesses, labor groups and advocacy organizations called for protesters to shutdown work, school and shopping.
—Emily Donaldson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
To say much more would be to ruin the wild twists and turns that unfold as the night marches onward.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
While minimalism marches out the door, in comes a new appreciation for a bit of quirk, says Lognion.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
In larger cities like Oklahoma City and Tulsa, large gatherings, marches that block traffic or use amplified sound also require permits.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
The Leesburg Christmas and Holiday Parade marches down King Street, transforming this historic main street into a line of festive floats.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marches
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But perhaps no rock god ever went full Heathcliff the way Cliff Richard did for this 1996 musical, a stage production (with songs by John Farrar and Tim Rice) that re-creates scenes from the novel while Richard, as Heathcliff, strides through like a lordly narrator-protagonist.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Out with a potential love interest one evening, in a packed Manhattan comedy club, Tess is startled when Alex strides up to the microphone.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
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As the season progresses, CNN is tracking these case rates and hospitalizations across the country.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Lip Sleeping Mask in Sweet Candy is a bright fuchsia shade that goes perfectly with this sweet flavor.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, the thinking goes, people just naturally agree on certain associations between shapes and sounds because of some innate feature of our brain or our world.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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That will keep grant money flowing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to state and city health departments and their partner organizations while the challenge proceeds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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American flag bearer Frank Del Duca, a bobsledder, leads the way as Team USA proceeds through the parade.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Decluttering your home may not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials by donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Paying by wire transfer, check, debit card or credit card does not trigger Form 8300 reporting in the same way cash does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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As the Mountain House comes into view, you’ll be wowed by this structure that is part Victorian castle, part ski chalet-on-steroids.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Fire Horse Year is a moment of inner affirmation, a psychological reset that allows people to gather momentum for what comes next.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Marches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marches. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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