as in border
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 procession
forward movement in time or place
the march of time
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1
as in to stride
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 to progress
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 march
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Yet the way that recent works of fiction portray this conflict often feels remarkably familiar, playing into an old idea of the countryside as a remnant bound to be destroyed by the march of progress.
—Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
Kevin M. Schultz, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
And in Bern, Switzerland, thousands marched behind banners denouncing fascism and war — part of a wider backlash against the global surge of hard-right politics.
—Thomas Adamson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Noun
The Gators are too talented and too deep to be denied a shot at representing the West Region in the Final Four, and the Terps’ march through the NCAA Tournament ends 3,000 miles away from home.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Yet the way that recent works of fiction portray this conflict often feels remarkably familiar, playing into an old idea of the countryside as a remnant bound to be destroyed by the march of progress.
—Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
No leader, no banner to march under, no signs and no symbols.
—Kevin M. Schultz, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
And in Bern, Switzerland, thousands marched behind banners denouncing fascism and war — part of a wider backlash against the global surge of hard-right politics.
—Thomas Adamson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for march
Verb
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After the host, the actress Mikey Madison, said good night, Wallen gave her a one-armed hug and strode off the stage, toward the camera, without looking back.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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Richard, a breakout talent from Combs’ MTV reality series Making the Band who later joined Bad Boys’ all-female group Danity Kane and the R&B trio Diddy–Dirty Money, confidently strode into courtroom, avoiding making eye contact with her former label boss.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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Keep an eye on the cats' body language when they get used to each other from behind a door: if their ears are flattened, their fur standing on end, or their body posture rigid, this is negative body language, and things should not progress just yet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The experience of drinking French wine isn't about quantity but about savoring small servings and moving up in wine quality as the meal progresses.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick Leave Miss Maine USA Holding Hands After Pageant Upset As the group paraded about on stage in a number of outfits, including swimwear and an evening gown ensemble, Belichick watched on from the front row.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The bodies of four other Americans are still held in Gaza, according to the U.S. During previous hostage exchanges, Hamas has drawn criticism for putting on ceremonies and parading the hostages in public.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The Novavax decision suggests the Trump administration may already have decided how to proceed in advance of that meeting.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The funny part here is that the five-time major winner cut his eyes over and saw the camera on him, but proceeded to say the explicitives anyway.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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In a campaign finance report for last quarter filed in April, Riddle reported raising $30,302.02 in contributions and spending $4,321.01, leaving a balance of $25,981.01 as of March 31.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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And in 2018, the chain also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but came out of it the next year.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Verb
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As far as makeup goes, Simpson went for a smokey eye look that was emphasized with a dark liner, feathery brows and a glossy nude lip.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Since the video of their antics went viral, TikTok users can't get enough of their unconventional friendship.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Additionally, if there are any steps that are confusing, now is the time to do the research or watch a video.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“March.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/march. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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