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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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Still, anything short of a shutout from Minter’s defense wasn’t going to win Sunday in a game where the Chargers’ only score was a 21-yard field goal in the second quarter – an astoundingly poor showing, offensively.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Our predictions landed 25 of the ceremony’s 28 categories, including television — an unusually strong showing that underscored how clearly the industry’s currents have begun to align as Oscar voting officially opens.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 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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Lumus specializes in geometric, or reflective, waveguides, a design approach that allows AR displays to be embedded into glasses that closely resemble conventional eyewear.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Emotions were on full display with many expressing sadness and frustration, not only over Wednesday's federal raid, but raids happening around the Twin Cities over the last 40 days.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 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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That included a bronze octagonal mirror decorated with flowers and birds, a gold hairpin, and a gold comb exhibiting rich detail-work with filigree and granulation.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The person taken to the hospital was not exhibiting symptoms, according to DosReis.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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In terms of flashing skin and making sexy in again, Stone wasn't alone.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The marquee sign would light up next to flashing lights, plus the claw itself.—
Anna Rahmanan,
thehustle.co,
9 Jan. 2026
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Images shared by Bakersfield Search & Rescue appear to show the hiker — who was bundled up in a sweatshirt, sweatpants, puffer coat and hat — smiling and waving as someone photographed him after the rescue.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The dozens of signs waving in the cold winter air all expressed different concerns as people protested near Livernois Road and Walton Boulevard in Rochester Hills, Michigan.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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