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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
Staff Author, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians are expected to come together to create a great display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare in King Charles' royal honor.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Now Lestat has joined them, parading his vampirism to anyone who buys a ticket and drawing more and more ire from his law-abiding peers.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 June 2026
The game was a step too far for Arsenal, who had to make do with parading the Premier League trophy through London on their return from Budapest.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The pets who were parading weren’t limited to dogs.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Once the entire herd reaches the shore, the animals rest for a bit before parading to the carnival grounds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Recently, Bailey has collaborated with hair architect Fesa Nu, parading a myriad of sculptural styles like spiraling braid extensions and spiky buns.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 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
Noun
According to the official royal website, the elaborate event features over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians are expected to come together to create a great display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare in King Charles' royal honor.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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
Images of Merlin parading through Mexico City, wearing a Mexican national team jersey — and socks — as thousands of fans celebrated, quickly went viral, racking up millions of views across social media.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Now Lestat has joined them, parading his vampirism to anyone who buys a ticket and drawing more and more ire from his law-abiding peers.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 June 2026
The game was a step too far for Arsenal, who had to make do with parading the Premier League trophy through London on their return from Budapest.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The pets who were parading weren’t limited to dogs.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Once the entire herd reaches the shore, the animals rest for a bit before parading to the carnival grounds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Recently, Bailey has collaborated with hair architect Fesa Nu, parading a myriad of sculptural styles like spiraling braid extensions and spiky buns.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parading
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However, the Woodland museum is in a relocation hiatus and is not currently a standard walk-up attraction, so check for private showing or reopening updates before planning a trip around it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Inside linebacker Jacob Rodriguez Miami’s 2026 second-round pick will likely begin training camp as Tyrel Dodson’s backup at inside linebacker and could very well unseat the veteran with a strong camp showing and a productive exhibition season.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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At a time when the average new vehicle transaction price continues marching toward absurdity (roughly $51,000 now), that affordability matters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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On Yom HaShoah, our students joined thousands from around the world, marching from Auschwitz to Birkenau.—
Rabbi Evan Susman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Pedestrians walk past a digital broadcast displaying share prices on the facade of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on the day of India's general election result in Mumbai on June 4, 2024.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Federal officials detailed public safety hazards such as displaying a juvenile tiger in an open-top, unlocked enclosure during a 2008 public exhibition in South Carolina.—
Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Fans wearing jerseys of all teams strolled through to take in the displays and snap selfies.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Before Kaia Gerber and Olivia Rodrigo became inseparable from their Repetto ballet pumps, Gainsbourg was striding around in the brand’s lace-up Zizi style–now the shoe of choice for art school girls (and a certain Marc Jacobs).—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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At the French Open Tuesday, the four-time Grand Slam champion staged an outfit reveal once again, striding out for her first-round match against Germany’s Laura Siegemund wearing a black corset and matching pleated, cascading skirt that skimmed over the clay.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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As a result, a generation of children from immigrant families are exhibiting mental health problems that could affect them for years.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Valid identities exhibiting subtle, risky behavior are a whole new and incrementally evolving ballgame.—
Brian Contos,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The officers, wearing reflective vests, were outside their patrol cars, which were set in place with flashing lights to detour motorists, police said.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Moments later, the alarm began flashing, Caceres said.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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This week, social media was rife with videos of fans from Argentina in Kansas City for the match against Algeria in high spirits, chanting and waving flags in places like Jack Stack Barbecue.—
Eric Adler
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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