as in processions
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way
a Fourth of July parade
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as in marches
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 displays
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 parades
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Between record-setting parades, military flyovers, and fireworks on the National Mall, the district will be buzzing on Independence Day.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
The month reached its peak Sunday with landmark Pride parades in New York and San Francisco.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
There will be fireworks, parades and a great deal of speechifying about American greatness.
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Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Beyond the music, there are festive parades, workshops for making puppets or gardening, a 5K run, yoga, silent discos and much more.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Others feature malfunctioning elevators, parades of rats or still use air circulation systems from World War II.
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Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Cities in the area are hosting parades, festivals and fireworks shows -- including the area's biggest above Lake Union in Seattle -- to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary this year.
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Zachary Fletcher,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The Yankees have, of course, had their fair share of parades.
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Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
The procession steps off from the lower 100 block of Duval Street, parades five blocks down Duval, turns onto Southard Street for another five blocks, and ends at Truman Waterfront Park for a casual celebration.
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Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Millions of Americans attending parades, cookouts, sporting events and Fourth of July fireworks should prepare for dangerous heat, particularly during the afternoon and early evening hours.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Between record-setting parades, military flyovers, and fireworks on the National Mall, the district will be buzzing on Independence Day.
—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
The month reached its peak Sunday with landmark Pride parades in New York and San Francisco.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
There will be fireworks, parades and a great deal of speechifying about American greatness.
—
Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Beyond the music, there are festive parades, workshops for making puppets or gardening, a 5K run, yoga, silent discos and much more.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Others feature malfunctioning elevators, parades of rats or still use air circulation systems from World War II.
—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
Cities in the area are hosting parades, festivals and fireworks shows -- including the area's biggest above Lake Union in Seattle -- to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary this year.
—
Zachary Fletcher,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The Yankees have, of course, had their fair share of parades.
—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Verb
Her ex-husband parades their six-year-old daughter, Sofia, in front of the cameras and demands full custody.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
The procession steps off from the lower 100 block of Duval Street, parades five blocks down Duval, turns onto Southard Street for another five blocks, and ends at Truman Waterfront Park for a casual celebration.
—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parades
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Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.
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The Orange Walk In some ways, the parade was like the giant processions that have traversed the whole of downtown after the Chiefs’ various Super Bowl wins.
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The battles continue as House of the Dragon marches through its third season.
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The tower’s top is wrapped in blocky text — an excerpt from a 2015 speech that Obama gave to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches that Obama has described as one of his most meaningful.
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Golden 1 Center displays a collection of vintage neon signs from historic local businesses, such as Shakey’s Pizza and Tower Records, on loan from the history center.
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Throughout, the living room TV displays his screen time.
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Your father strides into the dining room, harried, shiny black hair parted to one side, his fingers buttoning the cuffs of his starched white collared shirt.
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Nick Sirianni strides across the asphalt at a breezy pace, seemingly as serene as an on-the-job NFL head coach can ever be.
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The chassis exhibits little flex, the buttons feel crisp and responsive, and the scroll wheel offers enough resistance to feel deliberate without becoming tiring.
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The Harris Poll defined a toxic boss as someone who exhibits harmful workplace behaviors, including unfair preferential treatment, blame-shifting, unnecessary micromanagement, taking credit for others’ ideas and acting unprofessionally.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.
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Then Jaimoe pauses, flashes a quick, playful grin, and rolls his right pant leg up to his knee.
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Is Whalefall largely a dual narrative that flashes between the innards of a whale and the father-son relationship?
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“Parades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parades. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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