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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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
Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
What an absolutely thrilling week that started off with models parading through hydrangeas under the Eiffel Tower with a beautiful Saint Laurent show and ended with the Big Bang at Chanel.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Miamians love showing off their flashy cars, hitting the accelerator for even one block in downtown or Brickell or parading them down the streets of South Beach.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Consequently, Riyadh received DF-3A missiles in the late 1980s, only parading them in public for the first time in 2014.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Nurse continued to tap into her fashion roots by dressing in bold colors, parading red lipstick and nail polish.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Tens of thousands of spectators in Beijing looked on as the People’s Republic unveiled laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, and giant underwater drones alongside armored vehicles, tanks, and parading soldiers whose marching prowess put the rest of the world to shame.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Xi and his guests, including the leaders of 26 counties, are expected to survey tens of thousands of People's Liberation Army troops parading with some of their most advanced weaponry at Tiananmen Square for the parade on Wednesday.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 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
The girl Lo saw in cabin 10 is the same one who is now parading around as Anne.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
What an absolutely thrilling week that started off with models parading through hydrangeas under the Eiffel Tower with a beautiful Saint Laurent show and ended with the Big Bang at Chanel.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Miamians love showing off their flashy cars, hitting the accelerator for even one block in downtown or Brickell or parading them down the streets of South Beach.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Consequently, Riyadh received DF-3A missiles in the late 1980s, only parading them in public for the first time in 2014.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Nurse continued to tap into her fashion roots by dressing in bold colors, parading red lipstick and nail polish.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Tens of thousands of spectators in Beijing looked on as the People’s Republic unveiled laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, and giant underwater drones alongside armored vehicles, tanks, and parading soldiers whose marching prowess put the rest of the world to shame.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Xi and his guests, including the leaders of 26 counties, are expected to survey tens of thousands of People's Liberation Army troops parading with some of their most advanced weaponry at Tiananmen Square for the parade on Wednesday.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 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
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Establishing such leadership and marching confidently with it into the future—this is the mission of our generation.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers, marching toward all-time greatness, won the next three games in Detroit to win the trophy.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Spanning two stories, the primary dwelling is introduced via a soaring entry foyer displaying large windows and a massive matchstick chandelier.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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One of the biggest issues is the lack of confidence this Florida State team is displaying.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Week 6’s Sunday action began with an unsightly offensive showing in London, where the Denver Broncos outlasted the New York Jets, 13-11.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Marchon’s latest debut, Kendra Scott eyewear, has had a confident first showing, proving to Burkhardt to be an important entry into the market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Removing some of the deeper-developing routes also limits Justin Jefferson’s best strength, his long-striding deception.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Materials could withstand 20 times more pressure Yiming Ji, the first author of the study, also underlined that their materials could withstand 20 times more pressure compared to those produced with previous methods, while exhibiting only 20% shrinkage versus 60-90%.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Below, executives from 10 of the exhibiting denim mills from around the globe share the highlights from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 collections that will be on view at the show.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The patience and sense of calm Tucker displays in the batter’s box will also serve him well as a free agent.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In a statement shared with CNN, the airport said a third party accessed both its flight information display screens and public address system.—
Martin Goillandeau,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Portland, warning indicators are flashing everywhere.—
Keith Wilson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Troopers were investigating a report of a person lying in the right lane of traffic near a service truck parked on the shoulder with its hazard lights flashing, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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Footage posted on social media showed Or getting out of a van and waving to supporters upon his release.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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But there was no major fighting on the streets, and soldiers riding on armored vehicles and waving Madagascar flags were cheered by people in Antananarivo.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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