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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1
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
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
While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Combining country-rock with funk, hard disco, and Golden Age of Porn soundtracks, Mutiny After Midnight marches onto the streets and into the sheets.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
An exuberant Madagascar delegation marches during the Parade of Nations in Cortina.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Combining country-rock with funk, hard disco, and Golden Age of Porn soundtracks, Mutiny After Midnight marches onto the streets and into the sheets.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
An exuberant Madagascar delegation marches during the Parade of Nations in Cortina.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marches
Noun
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By targeting Israel in response to attacks in Lebanon, Tehran appeared to be signaling that its red lines no longer stop at its own borders – and that its leaders are ready to take greater risks.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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These laws give objective criteria to divide data into distinct tiers, between truly sensitive data that needs special handling, and other data that can be transferred across borders with adequate protections.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Supporters in Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta — the venues for Haiti’s World Cup matches — can expect to hear rara bands, a style of music that formed around street processions.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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On a crowded street, Morejón strides up to the man and pummels him to the ground.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Decked out in his signature shades and a retro outfit, Johnny strides into a warehouse to face off against a bunch of goons.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Teams playing in these matches will be determined as the tournament progresses.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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That said, collection rules can change, and individual circumstances vary, so borrowers who are struggling with federal student loan payments should try to review their options before delinquency progresses to default.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The Industrial Revolution that began in Great Britain had distant frontiers.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2026
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In terms of grand-scale event movies that imagined new frontiers, Jurassic Park might sneak into that core group.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Noun
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My own field of the interface of infectious diseases and the immune system has been transformed in the past few years with technological advances that were unimaginable years ago.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Researchers have been trying to develop a test for CTE prior to death, but there are currently no advances.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Lastly, and this goes without saying, but bring a plastic water bottle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Sheila Clark, President and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, warned that the damage goes far beyond the theft of tax dollars.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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While everybody constantly loses fluids through breathing, sweating and other normal bodily processes, someone who is very active – such as a construction worker, landscaper or endurance athlete – can experience significantly more fluid loss than the average person.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Marches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marches. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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