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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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
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
The tower’s top is wrapped in blocky text — an excerpt from a 2015 speech that Obama gave to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches that Obama has described as one of his most meaningful.
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The first Gay Pride marches in the United States were organized one year after the Stonewall Uprising.
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USA Today,
17 June 2026
The old Interview With the Vampire is dead, but AMC’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels marches ever forward, growing stronger and more powerful with time.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
The center's main tower features the words from President Obama's speech on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama marches – stamped on the ceiling and sculpted with concrete into the outer walls – offering a look into the past and hope for future from the South Side of Chicago.
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Irika Sargent,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Down bodies, but never faith, the Timberwolves’ mission marches forward a few troops lighter, but the belief as firm as ever.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
When the Greek Independence Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The battles continue as House of the Dragon marches through its third season.
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
The tower’s top is wrapped in blocky text — an excerpt from a 2015 speech that Obama gave to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches that Obama has described as one of his most meaningful.
—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The first Gay Pride marches in the United States were organized one year after the Stonewall Uprising.
—
USA Today,
17 June 2026
The old Interview With the Vampire is dead, but AMC’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels marches ever forward, growing stronger and more powerful with time.
—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
The center's main tower features the words from President Obama's speech on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama marches – stamped on the ceiling and sculpted with concrete into the outer walls – offering a look into the past and hope for future from the South Side of Chicago.
—
Irika Sargent,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Down bodies, but never faith, the Timberwolves’ mission marches forward a few troops lighter, but the belief as firm as ever.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.
—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
When the Greek Independence Day Parade marches up Fifth Ave.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marches
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This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
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The United States and the European Union have expressed concern about China’s new ethnic unity law, which went into effect this week and gives Beijing the legal basis to take action against people outside its borders.
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Iraq has confirmed that funeral processions for Khamenei will be held in Najaf and Karbala, two Shiite holy cities south of Baghdad.
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Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.
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Ed Sheeran strides to Taylor Swift wedding Ed Sheeran, clad in a bright aqua blue suit, arrived holding hands with wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Your father strides into the dining room, harried, shiny black hair parted to one side, his fingers buttoning the cuffs of his starched white collared shirt.
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The sky may be clear during the day, especially in the areas far from the water, but coastal fog is expected to spread far overnight and in the early mornings as the week progresses.
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This evolution progresses from personal assistance to agentic AI, then multi-agent systems, and finally autonomous enterprise AI, unlocking exponential productivity gains.
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Developing new frontiers of personalization can also be a key strategic differentiator.
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The frontiers Natarajan is most excited about – agentic AI systems that can dramatically improve performance by reframing how problems are solved, and domain-specific reasoning that understands contextual and financial nuance – represent the next phase of innovation.
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The Nasdaq Composite saw its largest quarterly gain since 2020, powered by record-setting advances in semiconductor stocks and cybersecurity leaders.
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Yes, of course there have been thousands of technological advances in my lifetime, and my smart phone is full of helpful apps.
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That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.
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Sanders identifies a real free-rider problem, even if his solution goes much too far.
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While quantum computers remain under development, quantum sensors are already being used to measure physical processes with a level of precision that conventional instruments often struggle to achieve.
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Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
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