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as in marching
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 displaying
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 parading
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
There will be floats, performers and community groups parading down Chapman Avenue.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
As most of the women note, Simon’s presence lingers through the echoing halls of Porsha’s new palace — both literally and metaphorically, thanks to some great editing of his shadow lurking in the background — a feeling worsened by Porsha parading a new man on her arm.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
After the show, I was taken aside by John Skipper, who had spent most of the conference proudly parading data boy wonder Nate Silver around as ESPN’s splashy new acquisition.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Onstage, Sedaka was cheeky at the piano and even more charming while parading around with dance moves.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Conventional wisdom dictates that parading around a pup is a political ploy meant to humanize politicians.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
What’s not hidden nor a secret are the dolphins parading below and pelicans soaring around Le Cap du Roc.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
The beach felt quiet and exclusive, with sugar-soft sand and the occasional egret parading on by our sandcastle.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Verb
This is the second time the menswear powerhouse has ditched Milan for destination shows, after parading its spring 2026 lineup in Dubai last year.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
There will be floats, performers and community groups parading down Chapman Avenue.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
As most of the women note, Simon’s presence lingers through the echoing halls of Porsha’s new palace — both literally and metaphorically, thanks to some great editing of his shadow lurking in the background — a feeling worsened by Porsha parading a new man on her arm.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
After the show, I was taken aside by John Skipper, who had spent most of the conference proudly parading data boy wonder Nate Silver around as ESPN’s splashy new acquisition.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Onstage, Sedaka was cheeky at the piano and even more charming while parading around with dance moves.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Conventional wisdom dictates that parading around a pup is a political ploy meant to humanize politicians.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
What’s not hidden nor a secret are the dolphins parading below and pelicans soaring around Le Cap du Roc.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parading
Noun
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The trend setter even closed the show in a lively moment by walking hand in hand with his Project Runway pal Heidi Klum, who made a surprise showing.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The lovebirds went on their first date in October, grabbing dinner and then heading to a showing of The Great Gatsby on Broadway in New York City, Ayers revealed in a January TikTok post.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The Rangers were marching toward that goal when conflict bubbled back to the surface.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Ants in particular are marching across our picnic tables and into our homes more frequently during the warmer season.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The Broad is also displaying a series of billboards devoted to peace as part of the exhibit, along with other performances and live music.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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The National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The midi length hemline on the piece allowed for the shoes to be on full display.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The front, as is Mercedes’s wont, is dominated by screens, including a digital gauge cluster, an infotainment screen angled to the driver, and a dedicated passenger display.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Iroegbunam stands out most when striding forward with the ball or using his pace to track runners and recover possession.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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That set off a sprint between the two horses and the brothers riding them, striding toward the finish line.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Gagosian was exhibiting works by Kathleen Ryan, and all had already been sold.—
Bettina Zilkha,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Nearby a glass wall that overlooked the second floor of exhibiting galleries, Sharon Stone was sharing photos of her own paintings with Frieze executive Simon Fox.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Photos from the event’s heyday show the Eras Tour frontwoman posing with her ‘squad’ of gal pals in matching American flag onesies, or flashing peace signs in stars-and-stripes bikinis.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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This year, soca star Voice — who had Carnival crowds jumping and waving throughout the 2026 circuit — will make his festival debut.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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In an interview with the Observer, Page acknowledged that the department’s initial claim that Manigault came into the store waving a gun was not correct.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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