1
as in striding
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 progressing
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 marching
Establishing such leadership and marching confidently with it into the future—this is the mission of our generation.
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Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The Tigers, marching toward all-time greatness, won the next three games in Detroit to win the trophy.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs responded by marching all the way down the field, getting a huge third down catch by Hollywood Brown at the Jacksonville 3-yard line.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Two years on from the attacks, October 7 is an opportunity to recognize that authoritarianism is no longer creeping onward but rather marching determinedly.
—Aviva Klompas, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
After the Chiefs’ 1-2 start — when Mahomes often seemed to be conducting chaos in the pocket rather than marching to coach Andy Reid’s precise drumbeat — Mahomes found a rhythm from a previous time.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In the first minutes, after the group of influencers, athletes, models, podcasters and actors are driven into the the desert in Morocco, their military manhandlers storm the bus and put black hoods over the heads, marching them into the unknown.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Kayton Bell, Westmoreland High Just a freshman, Kayton has been marching and performing with the high school bands since eighth grade and is always on task and comes prepared for rehearsal.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Brady isn’t the only NFL owner to wear a headset during a game, with Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon seen marching the touchline of Colts games with a headset and a playbook.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The Tigers, marching toward all-time greatness, won the next three games in Detroit to win the trophy.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs responded by marching all the way down the field, getting a huge third down catch by Hollywood Brown at the Jacksonville 3-yard line.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Two years on from the attacks, October 7 is an opportunity to recognize that authoritarianism is no longer creeping onward but rather marching determinedly.
—Aviva Klompas, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
After the Chiefs’ 1-2 start — when Mahomes often seemed to be conducting chaos in the pocket rather than marching to coach Andy Reid’s precise drumbeat — Mahomes found a rhythm from a previous time.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In the first minutes, after the group of influencers, athletes, models, podcasters and actors are driven into the the desert in Morocco, their military manhandlers storm the bus and put black hoods over the heads, marching them into the unknown.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Kayton Bell, Westmoreland High Just a freshman, Kayton has been marching and performing with the high school bands since eighth grade and is always on task and comes prepared for rehearsal.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Brady isn’t the only NFL owner to wear a headset during a game, with Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon seen marching the touchline of Colts games with a headset and a playbook.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marching
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Daedone, using the hashtags #ErosOnTrial, #EroticJustice, #liberation, and #womenspower, frequently posted on Instagram, showing pictures and slow-motion videos of herself and Cherwitz, often flanked by female OneTaste supporters, striding into the courthouse.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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He was also filmed confidently striding up to a group of several other dogs, engaging all of them in a game of chase in the water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday night, though, with a new head coach in the fold and a change in the style of play progressing, New York’s offense appeared to have an answer for such tactic.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, in Memphis, the deployment is progressing more slowly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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If something feels unusual, pause and verify before proceeding.—
Collyn Wainwright,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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While a simple majority suffices in the House of Representatives, the Senate still has a 60-vote requirement to close debates before proceeding with a majority vote to pass a bill.—
Garret Martin,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The novel is about a band coming of age in a town that has a ban on rock ‘n’ roll.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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There are two chances of rain in the forecast, the first opportunity coming overnight Thursday into Friday morning, according to the weather service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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The hilarious clip shared on Saturday by @fluffyfinny27 shows the golden retriever, 4-year-old Finny from Wales, in the United Kingdom, going into the poster’s bedroom and hanging around near her bedside cabinet to start his routine.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bold hues are the name of the game, whether this means going for the kind of saturated, chili pepper–adjacent red that flooded the runways of labels like Ferragamo or embracing autumn’s fascination with all things deep purple, courtesy of an earrings pair that pays homage to the humble eggplant.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, G42 has been developing alternatives, building up computing capacity in the US and forging relationships with other American chipmakers like AMD, Cerebras, and Qualcomm, Semafor has previously reported.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Working with talent, and forging strong relationships with those audiences respond to best, have been key pillars.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ross will also receive special honors at the ceremony; she’ll be presented with the prestigious Pathbreaker of the Year award, saluting her for her artistry and work advancing representation and inclusion in the entertainment and beauty industries.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Beyond advancing circular fashion and its positive environmental impact, resale represents a smart business decision for brands, extending product life cycles, reaching new consumers, and strengthening long-term brand value.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Marching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marching. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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