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
Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Marysville, West Sacramento, Elk Grove and Auburn also held parades.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Since 1967, the Morton Pumpkin Festival has been the highlight of the year, bringing more than 75,000 visitors for four days of parades, live music, and pie-eating contests, along with chili, doughnuts, and lattes.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Generations of them standing on top of the Lenin Mausoleum greeting the Red Square propaganda parades.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
By day there are parades, rat control events, and grand juries to attend, but night is when the mayor comes alive, at crypto coin launch events, sweaty outer borough raves sponsored by a new credit card, and downtime at his pad in Fort Lee.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
There weren’t Pride parades or public acknowledgement.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse will be busy at the Disneyland resort this Christmas season as the famous elf and mouse make the rounds between the theme parks and Disney hotels amid a returning lineup of familiar holiday parades, fireworks and live music.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Here is a guide to Veterans Day parades and patriotic ceremonies throughout San Diego County.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Veterans Day is often honored with parades, memorial services and deals from businesses.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Marysville, West Sacramento, Elk Grove and Auburn also held parades.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Since 1967, the Morton Pumpkin Festival has been the highlight of the year, bringing more than 75,000 visitors for four days of parades, live music, and pie-eating contests, along with chili, doughnuts, and lattes.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Generations of them standing on top of the Lenin Mausoleum greeting the Red Square propaganda parades.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
By day there are parades, rat control events, and grand juries to attend, but night is when the mayor comes alive, at crypto coin launch events, sweaty outer borough raves sponsored by a new credit card, and downtime at his pad in Fort Lee.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
There weren’t Pride parades or public acknowledgement.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse will be busy at the Disneyland resort this Christmas season as the famous elf and mouse make the rounds between the theme parks and Disney hotels amid a returning lineup of familiar holiday parades, fireworks and live music.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Here is a guide to Veterans Day parades and patriotic ceremonies throughout San Diego County.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 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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Two funeral processions have been planned around the memorial service at Hard Rock.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 Nov. 2025
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Religious processions pass by cars blasting reggaetón.—
Ken Chitwood,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 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 second postcard displays a tree that is bursting with coins, as if money is sprouting from the branches.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The map displays the 40 airports required by the FAA to reduce flights, which are primarily major airports in large cities with high volumes of air traffic.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 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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There will be entertainment, exhibits highlighting veterans’ stories, food and veterans’ service organizations will participate.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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The novella lacks the temporal markers that indicate how much time has passed between episodes and exhibits an abundance of characters with ruptured psyches.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Watts then looks toward the Kardashians camera and flashes a befuddled look.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The movie begins with a 10-year-old Michael already showing the brutality for which The Shape was known, then flashes forward 15 years to an adult Michael (Tyler Mane) pursuing his younger sister, Laurie (Scout Taylor-Compton).—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Parades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parades. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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