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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
In particular, the opening coincided with an exclusive preview of the spring 2026 collection that Gallici paraded at Paris Fashion Week last September, as well as a showcase of special pieces.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Safavi also claimed that two motorcycle units composed of men and women affiliated with resistance groups paraded through parts of Tehran carrying flags of the National Liberation Army (NLA), associated with the MEK.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Sunday capped off with the Closing Ceremony, where Team USA athletes paraded with their medals (USA ended with 33 medals total —12 Gold, 12 Silver, 9 Bronze).
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Some 1,500 Olympians, a bit over half those who competed in the Games, paraded into the monument built in the first century for gladiator fights and exotic animal hunts.
—CBS News, 22 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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Safavi also claimed that two motorcycle units composed of men and women affiliated with resistance groups paraded through parts of Tehran carrying flags of the National Liberation Army (NLA), associated with the MEK.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Sunday capped off with the Closing Ceremony, where Team USA athletes paraded with their medals (USA ended with 33 medals total —12 Gold, 12 Silver, 9 Bronze).
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Some 1,500 Olympians, a bit over half those who competed in the Games, paraded into the monument built in the first century for gladiator fights and exotic animal hunts.
—CBS News, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraded
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Joseph and his supporters were clad in green and white and marched somberly to the election council’s headquarters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and organizers of the Detroit Tenants Union rallied together at Leland House, then marched to city hall, demanding support and accountability from city leaders.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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And when Howard is being weighed on what’s called a Hoyer Lift, Shaynak’s real-life weight at the time — 472 pounds — is what’s displayed.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Adventurous attendees wandered to the lower level, through a medieval-esque wooden door and right into the archives—where the originals were displayed between vintage magazines and press releases documenting their history.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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But when members of the Los Angeles Police Department strode onto the campus of Studio City’s Harvard-Westlake School, the sun was glinting once again on the surface of its pool, a 50-meter beauty that had been shipped all the way from Mantua, Italy, in 2012.—
Deanna Kizis,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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When the day came, the President strode to the safe and began his brief remarks.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Previous editions, exhibited at Jeffrey Deitch and AF Projects, gave us Kenny Scharf launching the little gold man into deep space, Karon Davis recasting him as an ancient Egyptian deity and Austyn Weiner turning him into a mischievous mail-art project.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those tracks exhibited his penchant for vocal pyrotechnics that burst into plumes of raw emotion.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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That law does not say the driver’s license itself must be flashed.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interesting name in the mix is Elliss, a 22-year-old 2023 third-round pick who’s flashed big-time pass-rush potential when healthy but has been banged up through his two years in Denver.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The stock rebounded after a separate filing Monday showed controlling shareholders plan to increase their stakes through open-market purchases.—
Shirley Zhao,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Video posted to social media by Krista Tatschl of KMBC-TV showed passengers returning to the terminal from the tarmac after the incident was cleared.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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China may need to implement a more proactive fiscal policy than its budget, unveiled last week, if Middle East tensions fail to de-escalate in the second quarter, Zhang said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
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Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities that have different ramifications for the global economy.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Flags hung off shoulders, waved above heads, and wrapped around waists like capes.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to court documents, Azevedo allegedly waved to his friend, Howard, and told him to grab the tusk of the woolly mammoth fossil.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Paraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraded. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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