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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
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
But the sight of his countrymen parading around his home office wearing shiny new gold medals conjured up some good memories for Brodin.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead companies either evaded attention (like avoiding the eye of Sauron in LOTR), or openly courted favor by parading through the White House and giving the president golden baubles.
—Andrew Winston, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
But what surely will make a more impactful statement is when the cadre of high-profile stars, reportedly still wearing real fur and parading it on Instagram, likewise publicize decisions to step back and eschew real fur in favor of faux.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
Instead of parading Jenner around on the red carpet at awards ceremonies in the coming months, Chalamet should bring his mother, Callahan said.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Gucci presented its cruise 2016 collection in New York, parading it at the Dia Art Foundation in Chelsea.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Ulchar, his classmates and students at other Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campuses are parading around their campuses this week to protest Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests with signs and chants.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Nov. 2025
Border Patrol made a very public entrance to Chicago in early October, parading down Michigan Avenue in tactical gear.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
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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
But the sight of his countrymen parading around his home office wearing shiny new gold medals conjured up some good memories for Brodin.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Instead companies either evaded attention (like avoiding the eye of Sauron in LOTR), or openly courted favor by parading through the White House and giving the president golden baubles.
—Andrew Winston, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
But what surely will make a more impactful statement is when the cadre of high-profile stars, reportedly still wearing real fur and parading it on Instagram, likewise publicize decisions to step back and eschew real fur in favor of faux.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
Instead of parading Jenner around on the red carpet at awards ceremonies in the coming months, Chalamet should bring his mother, Callahan said.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Gucci presented its cruise 2016 collection in New York, parading it at the Dia Art Foundation in Chelsea.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Ulchar, his classmates and students at other Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campuses are parading around their campuses this week to protest Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests with signs and chants.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Nov. 2025
Border Patrol made a very public entrance to Chicago in early October, parading down Michigan Avenue in tactical gear.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parading
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The superstar’s 20 points came on a 9-for-25 showing from the field.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kmiec’s shot from the right circle sealed a quality showing.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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After marching through a Minneapolis neighborhood, the crowd of thousands gathered on the street where Good was fatally shot.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The announcement marked his full leap into politics after gaining national attention for marching with protesters in 2020 and speaking at the Democratic National Convention last August.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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This can be as simple as displaying your kids' art on the fridge or as involved as involving your partner in paint choices.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether set in Jewish eastern Europe or New York’s Lower East Side, Shtok’s range is on full display, from gossipy melodramas and elegiac reveries to coming of age portraits of shtetl adolescents and immigrant hustlers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ceiling And Wall Mounts Both cameras can be mounted on ceilings, a TV display, on walls or even within a wall for a more subtle presence while ensuring privacy with an automatic shutter that clearly indicates when the cameras are turned off.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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After striding back to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors chambers, county staff said there was no reportable action stemming from the closed session.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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In it, Meryl Streep as Priestly is seen striding in red heels through the offices of fictional magazine Runway.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Furthermore, there are additional stocks exhibiting similar traits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Hays County Youth Livestock Show features more than 400 participants, ages 5 to 18, exhibiting rabbits, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats and cattle.—
Staff Photographer,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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Displays with flashing TVs and thumping music chart the shoe’s course from its debut at the 1968 Olympics, its NBA adoption in the 1970s, to its role on the feet of skateboarders and dancers throughout the decades.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The same exception applies for flashing high-beams at other drivers.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of Senegalese gathered for a public viewing in the area historically called Little Senegal in Harlem, then spilled into the streets waving flags, singing and dancing in an informal parade late into the night.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The float at the front of the line featured Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy with Mickey waving the flag, Goofy banging a drum, and Donald on flute, a giant eagle looming over them from behind.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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