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
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Mark shot street protests, Pride marches, and Thanksgiving parades—showing how the city’s diverse cultures and identities are replenished by the demonstrative joy of belonging, and how the city at large is enriched by its variety of communities.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
In New Orleans, musicians diversify, stepping into open slots when needed, signing up for myriad parades and krewes.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Beyond rides, live music and parades featuring lighthouses, someone might walk away this year with a sizeable boost to their bank account — maybe as high as a million dollars.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
October through the end of the year marks peak tourist season in the Florida Keys, anchored by Fantasy Fest and holiday parades.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Those include gatherings like funeral processions, picket lines that do not disrupt vehicle or foot traffic, educational activities and parades or public assemblies contained within corporate boundaries.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Right around two hours before kickoff, the Bulldog team parades through Tate Center into Sanford Stadium.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Each October, the city hosts the Haunted Happenings Festival, which draws more than a million visitors with parades, markets, and themed events that grow more spirited as Halloween night approaches.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Mark shot street protests, Pride marches, and Thanksgiving parades—showing how the city’s diverse cultures and identities are replenished by the demonstrative joy of belonging, and how the city at large is enriched by its variety of communities.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
In New Orleans, musicians diversify, stepping into open slots when needed, signing up for myriad parades and krewes.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Beyond rides, live music and parades featuring lighthouses, someone might walk away this year with a sizeable boost to their bank account — maybe as high as a million dollars.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
October through the end of the year marks peak tourist season in the Florida Keys, anchored by Fantasy Fest and holiday parades.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Those include gatherings like funeral processions, picket lines that do not disrupt vehicle or foot traffic, educational activities and parades or public assemblies contained within corporate boundaries.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Right around two hours before kickoff, the Bulldog team parades through Tate Center into Sanford Stadium.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Then, in February, the 10-day Carnival fills the streets with music, parades, and inventive costumes featuring giant handmade masks that represent fearsome creatures, which scare away winter spirits, or joyful beings celebrating their retreat, dating back to ancient pagan customs.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 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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There are open-air markets, concerts, children’s lantern processions, and a Thanksgiving-level emphasis on great food.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
29 Sep. 2025
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Those include gatherings like funeral processions, picket lines that do not disrupt vehicle or foot traffic, educational activities and parades or public assemblies contained within corporate boundaries.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 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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Advertisement Laura marches over to the butcher shop run by Cherry’s mother Tracey Laine (Karen Henthorn), demanding to know whether Cherry pushed her father.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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When contacted about the incident, Snapchat reiterated to PEOPLE their community guidelines which prohibit content that graphically displays violent or threatening behavior.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The museum displays pieces from the Middle Ages through the 19th century.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 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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From my experience, all four have an undeniable connection to their respective sororities, their collective camaraderie is palpable and exhibits yet another layer of nuance to our sisterhoods.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Performances, exhibits focused on the aftermath of the assassination, and the gift shop will remain open.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Two months after historic floods swept through the Milwaukee area, new data shows that nearly 2,200 homes throughout Milwaukee County sustained major damage or were destroyed.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, financial markets must continue to grapple with the ongoing government shutdown, which shows no signs of ending anytime soon and will keep key economic indicators under wraps.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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That nucleotide flashes light in a characteristic color that identifies which base is being connected.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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But then, the actress flashes a mischievous grin.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Parades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parades. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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