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as in marched
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group
the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds
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as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party
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Recent Examples of paraded
Set against the architectural rigor and historical weight of one of Northern Italy’s most imposing villas, models Arthur Hargous and Svetlana Lethelier appear solo or as a couple sporting key looks of the spring 2026 collection paraded in Paris in October.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Earlier on Tuesday, Kosovo's security forces paraded in Pristina as part of the independence ceremonies, and Parliament held a special session.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Earlier on Tuesday, Kosovo’s security forces paraded in Pristina as part of the independence ceremonies, and Parliament held a special session.
—Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Regenda certainly won’t forget the ensuing celebration back home, as the players were paraded around Bratislava before going on stage in front of thousands of fans in the city.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
In a promo for her lingerie brand Syrn, released late last month, Sweeney paraded through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
This was Weaver’s third year of being paraded around as one of the NFL’s top Rooney Rule candidates.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Kazakhstan’s flag was unfurled on the court at Rod Laver Arena after Rybakina had paraded the trophy around and posed for photos with her team.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
And there’s Faithfull, watching her past paraded before her with an amused smile and a sense of high irony still intact.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Earlier on Tuesday, Kosovo's security forces paraded in Pristina as part of the independence ceremonies, and Parliament held a special session.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Earlier on Tuesday, Kosovo’s security forces paraded in Pristina as part of the independence ceremonies, and Parliament held a special session.
—Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Regenda certainly won’t forget the ensuing celebration back home, as the players were paraded around Bratislava before going on stage in front of thousands of fans in the city.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
In a promo for her lingerie brand Syrn, released late last month, Sweeney paraded through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
This was Weaver’s third year of being paraded around as one of the NFL’s top Rooney Rule candidates.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Kazakhstan’s flag was unfurled on the court at Rod Laver Arena after Rybakina had paraded the trophy around and posed for photos with her team.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
And there’s Faithfull, watching her past paraded before her with an amused smile and a sense of high irony still intact.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraded
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And then there is the Clark County Courthouse, under whose limestone pillars the Ku Klux Klan marched as recently as 1994.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tens of thousands marched in Kosovo on independence day, protesting war crimes trials of former rebel leaders, including ex-President Hashim Thaci.—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The breadth of plants on display and the creative ways in which they're displayed is awe-inspiring.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Protestors prominently displayed a large Mexican flag, along with an upside-down American flag sign with a peace sign scrawled across it in black paint.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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None of them had any idea as to what was wrong with Nix until Payton, in street clothes, strode back to the postgame podium for the second time Saturday night after the madness cleared.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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Nineteen years ago, Mike Tomlin strode to a microphone in Pittsburgh, debuting his iconic, confident gait.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Navalnaya said her husband exhibited no instances of heart disease before he was imprisoned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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From setting records as a Texas high school prep star to announcing his presence to the world in the Rose Bowl to becoming the NFL receiving king, Smith-Njigba has exhibited excellence at every level.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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After charging to a quick 5-0 lead and holding on — literally, in some cases — for dear life as Martinez rallied, Hruby celebrated her victory with arms held high and flashed double threes at the crowd.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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When Stolz finished and his time flashed on the arena’s video boards, Ning began jumping up and down with other members of China’s team.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Video also showed the person picking up a small piece of greenery to obstruct the camera at the front door.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Agibot has unveiled the Expedition A3 humanoid robot, showcasing dynamic mid-air maneuvers and rapid spinning movements.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model Tuesday during a big week for China’s tech firms that Beijing is betting will turbocharge the country’s lagging economy.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Grinned at the camera and waved.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The As Ever founder styled herself simply with a gold circular choker and matching bracelet, with a pale pink manicure and her dark brunette hair lightly waved.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Paraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraded. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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