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
Maria Sullivan,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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
There’s always lots to do in the north suburbs for the Fourth of July holiday—from parades to family activities, to fireworks and more.
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Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
There will be fireworks over ball fields, and parades down Main Street.
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Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
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
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
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
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
The National Mall also is hosting a daily event called the Great American State Fair that will run until July 10, and some local neighborhoods are hosting parades and other events on the Fourth.
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Maria Sullivan,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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.
—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
There’s always lots to do in the north suburbs for the Fourth of July holiday—from parades to family activities, to fireworks and more.
—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
There will be fireworks over ball fields, and parades down Main Street.
—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
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
Beyond the music, there are festive parades, workshops for making puppets or gardening, a 5K run, yoga, silent discos and much more.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 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
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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Iraq has confirmed that funeral processions for Khamenei will be held in Najaf and Karbala, two Shiite holy cities south of Baghdad.
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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 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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The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
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The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
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Ed Sheeran strides to Taylor Swift wedding Ed Sheeran, clad in a bright aqua blue suit, arrived holding hands with wife Cherry Seaborn.
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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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At a time of fierce debate over how to teach American history, the mobile exhibits weigh in squarely on one side of the argument.
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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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Gallup research shows that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement across organizations.
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An Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis shows the executive spent roughly three-quarters of that — more than $83 million — on television and cable advertising.
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Theo James flashes a peace sign in London's Mayfair at the official opening of RH's new flagship on June 25.
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Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
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“Parades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parades. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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