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
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Issues ranged from international − on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas − to local, such as parades reflecting the city’s diversity.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
While the Uninvited and Into the Frenzy parades were tied to Halloween, there’s no reason the Disney Villains couldn’t draw crowds throughout the rest of the year in Hong Kong, Tokyo or Anaheim.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Several Columbus Day parades were either canceled — including one in New York City — or postponed due to the storm, according to The Weather Channel.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The festival continued Friday and Saturday in Davis Square with street music, workshops and lantern parades.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Anoka, Minnesota, has celebrated Halloween since 1920 and hosts parades, ghost tours, and themed races every October.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Clearly, homecoming isn’t just about parties or parades.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Secrecy and security Secrecy is part and parcel of North Korean parades, especially when Kim is in attendance.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
So Kojima and Mercer, the two great gods of gaming and video games, will certainly get the most important parades.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Issues ranged from international − on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas − to local, such as parades reflecting the city’s diversity.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
While the Uninvited and Into the Frenzy parades were tied to Halloween, there’s no reason the Disney Villains couldn’t draw crowds throughout the rest of the year in Hong Kong, Tokyo or Anaheim.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Several Columbus Day parades were either canceled — including one in New York City — or postponed due to the storm, according to The Weather Channel.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The festival continued Friday and Saturday in Davis Square with street music, workshops and lantern parades.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Anoka, Minnesota, has celebrated Halloween since 1920 and hosts parades, ghost tours, and themed races every October.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Clearly, homecoming isn’t just about parties or parades.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Secrecy and security Secrecy is part and parcel of North Korean parades, especially when Kim is in attendance.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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Plus, there will be workshops, two processions, altar displays, and Muertos Mercado (an artisan market).—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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There are processions with music and folk dance performances, but the most impressive sight might be when local fishermen in rowboats illuminate the lake with torches.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
8 Oct. 2025
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President Donald Trump‘s deployments of the National Guard to protect federal officials and assets in California, Oregon, and Illinois have faced several lawsuits and a variety of rulings as the issue marches through federal courts.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hurricanes score on opening drive Miami marches down the field on its opening drive, with Carson Beck’s 8-yard pass to freshman and former West Broward standout Josh Moore resulting in a touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Belmont Mansion in Nashville displays a rare Hermès side saddle from around 1927.—
Jennifer Brett,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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One interlude, in the show's final segment, displays Brandy and Monica as puppets bound up in each other’s strings.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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On a crowded street, Morejón strides up to the man and pummels him to the ground.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result, the battery exhibits smoother lithium growth, enhanced safety, and significantly improved cycling stability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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However, some research shows the divide may not be simply between rich and poor — but rather, that the benefits from these cards go to those with high credit scores at the expense of those with low credit scores.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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That matchup alone shows his significance to the contest.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The amps are now gone, but the cross still flashes onscreen.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Andy Lyons / Getty Images The greatest women’s track and field star of her generation flashes a contagious smile.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Parades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parades. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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