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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
Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Onstage, Sedaka was cheeky at the piano and even more charming while parading around with dance moves.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Conventional wisdom dictates that parading around a pup is a political ploy meant to humanize politicians.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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
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After the show, I was taken aside by John Skipper, who had spent most of the conference proudly parading data boy wonder Nate Silver around as ESPN’s splashy new acquisition.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Onstage, Sedaka was cheeky at the piano and even more charming while parading around with dance moves.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Conventional wisdom dictates that parading around a pup is a political ploy meant to humanize politicians.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parading
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But before checking those out make sure to catch the last showing of Native Gardens, which follows a hilarious feud between neighbors over gardening and cultures.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Businesses and other employers shed 92,000 jobs in February, the government reported earlier this month, an unexpectedly weak showing that followed an encouraging gain of 130,000 in January.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Notably, Tuesday marks 60 years to the day that dozens of Latino and Filipino grape workers started marching from Delano to the California State Capitol in Sacramento – a march led by Chavez.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Fans cheered as a drone show displaying the seven band members’ faces lit up the sky over the Han River.—
Michelle Ye Hee Lee,
Washington Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Judge Brooks' ruling prevents six school districts in western Arkansas from displaying the Big Ten, a requirement under Act 573, passed during the 2025 legislative session.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Right now, some of the best spots to catch beautiful bluebonnet displays are around Brenham, Ennis, and the Hill Country.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Given the show’s familiar blend of person-on-the-street stunts, chaotic celebrity interviews, and lewd displays, comparisons are inescapable.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nude, striding statues of young men called kouroi were used both as offerings to the gods and as grave markers.—
Anna Swartwood House,
The Conversation,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mercury is striding into your public 10th house, boosting your visibility and encouraging you to offer updates that show your strengths without oversharing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Always consult your own mental health professional if your child is exhibiting symptoms of clinical issues.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Companies exhibiting in the trade show include China’s Alibaba Cloud, Daogu Culture, Kling AI, Kino X AI and MiniMax.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bloomfield Township police said the workers used the torch to warm rubber flashing as part of a waterproofing process.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The film’s attempt at neo-noir grit has the same effect as seeing private school kids flashing gang signs.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Those monthslong rallies were marked by a festive atmosphere and a striking blend of politics and pop culture, with protesters singing and waving colorful K-pop light sticks, and ended without major safety accidents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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