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
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Costa Rica’s Independence Day falls on September 15, and there are a ton of cultural festivities and parades centered around it.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
That day in Cheyenne, the Kuehls met Dick Sparrow of Iowa, who drove his 40-horse hitch in parades across the country.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana were canceled or rescheduled.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Carnival parades in Louisiana were canceled or rescheduled.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
In Brazil, the Carnival festival takes place over five days leading up to Ash Wednesday with massive parades and other events.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In several countries, parades, processions, or community events are also organized.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Fans lined up the north side of the ballpark for their arrival, which Maurice said reminded him of a miniature version of the two Stanley Cup parades the past two Junes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
There are hundreds of Krewes—or organizations that stage parades (basically themed social clubs)—in New Orleans.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Costa Rica’s Independence Day falls on September 15, and there are a ton of cultural festivities and parades centered around it.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
That day in Cheyenne, the Kuehls met Dick Sparrow of Iowa, who drove his 40-horse hitch in parades across the country.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana were canceled or rescheduled.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Carnival parades in Louisiana were canceled or rescheduled.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
In Brazil, the Carnival festival takes place over five days leading up to Ash Wednesday with massive parades and other events.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In several countries, parades, processions, or community events are also organized.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Fans lined up the north side of the ballpark for their arrival, which Maurice said reminded him of a miniature version of the two Stanley Cup parades the past two Junes.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
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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Modi’s Tianjin outreach and the processions to Trump’s court in Washington reflect this broader recalibration.—
Pratap Bhanu Mehta,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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In several countries, parades, processions, or community events are also organized.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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While minimalism marches out the door, in comes a new appreciation for a bit of quirk, says Lognion.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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In larger cities like Oklahoma City and Tulsa, large gatherings, marches that block traffic or use amplified sound also require permits.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The list below displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the actress let her freak flag fly is a delight, and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Out with a potential love interest one evening, in a packed Manhattan comedy club, Tess is startled when Alex strides up to the microphone.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 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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The slavery exhibits were a collaborative effort and detail the lives of nine people enslaved at the home while Washington lived there as president.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The current scenario exhibits characteristics of both—not as drastic as the 77% crash of 2022, yet the institutional de-risking reflects similar structural challenges from that period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Video shows Thompson walking down the sidewalk outside the hotel when a man approaches from behind and opens fire.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The mysterious crime family flashes across the screen with John Noble and Luke Kirby portraying certain members.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sir Idris Elba flashes his charming smile while visiting the Graham Norton Show, at BBC Studioworks in London.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Parades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parades. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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