1
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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2
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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as in showing
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Recent Examples of parading
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Xi is expected to survey tens of thousands of People's Liberation Army troops parading with some of their most advanced weaponry at Tiananmen Square alongside 26 foreign leaders including Kim and Putin.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
For Mastrantonio and Pegoretti, this larger-than-death troupe of vampires, parading as humans playing vampires, was the real joy and challenge of the season.
—Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Passengers would spend hours preparing for the occasion, women in sparkling gowns and men in crisp tuxedos, before parading through the ship for photographs and enjoying a gala dinner.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Xi is expected to survey tens of thousands of People's Liberation Army troops parading with some of their most advanced weaponry at Tiananmen Square alongside 26 foreign leaders including Kim and Putin.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
For Mastrantonio and Pegoretti, this larger-than-death troupe of vampires, parading as humans playing vampires, was the real joy and challenge of the season.
—Carita Rizzo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parading
Verb
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The Hurricanes took a 21-7 lead after marching down the field on its opening drive of the third quarter.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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The scene was reminiscent of an army of ants, all marching in one direction in search of food.—
Ahmed Dader
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Spier Arts Trust aims to make art accessible, so the farm acts as a platform for displaying art that the public can enjoy.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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This mindset encompasses perseverance, loyalty, embracing differences, displaying an openness to personal growth and strong conflict-resolution skills, including the willingness to seek help when necessary.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But with Allen giving them the best quarterback performance of Week 1 in the NFL — an all-in 424-yard, four-touchdown showing without a single turnover — and no signs of him slowing down, the Bills should remain firmly atop the list of Super Bowl contenders this season.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Czechia also had a strong showing, moving up 18 spots to number 21 overall.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daedone, using the hashtags #ErosOnTrial, #EroticJustice, #liberation, and #womenspower, frequently posted on Instagram, showing pictures and slow-motion videos of herself and Cherwitz, often flanked by female OneTaste supporters, striding into the courthouse.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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He was also filmed confidently striding up to a group of several other dogs, engaging all of them in a game of chase in the water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Acutis’ site reported incidents of the host – the bread used in the rite – beginning to bleed or even exhibiting living tissue.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kleox is currently showing its tiny teardrop designs at this week's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, its first time exhibiting at the world's largest RV show.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The smaller Galaxy Tab S11 features an 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 2,560-by-1,600-pixel resolution, a refresh rate up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The elaborate display of military strength came with a show of solidarity with a host of heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.—
Ellie Cook
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Warning signs have been flashing for months that the job market has been losing steam.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cruise begins As the cars headed to Robert's house, there were many spectators throughout the city taking photos and waving at the convoy.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The second photo features the Younger alum in a striped sweater top, pinstriped trousers with a tiny purse smiling and waving.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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