as in borders
a region along the dividing line between two countries
when it was first built, this castle protected what was then the country's northern march
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as in processions
forward movement in time or place
the march of time
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1
as in strides
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group
the band had to practice for hours to be able to march in perfect step
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
bleary-eyed commuters marching off to the train station for the morning commute
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Recent Examples of marches
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Laura marches over to the butcher shop run by Cherry’s mother Tracey Laine (Karen Henthorn), demanding to know whether Cherry pushed her father.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Mahmoud Khalil marches toward Columbia University after a press conference in New York City on June 22, 2025.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
The front door is ajar, and a cat marches in, pausing for a moment in surprise, her front right paw held in mid-air.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The total number of universes spawned by inflation, just like the number of parallel universes required to hold all possible outcomes, also tends toward infinity as time marches onward.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Hurricanes score on opening drive Miami marches down the field on its opening drive, with Carson Beck’s 8-yard pass to freshman and former West Broward standout Josh Moore resulting in a touchdown.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Laura marches over to the butcher shop run by Cherry’s mother Tracey Laine (Karen Henthorn), demanding to know whether Cherry pushed her father.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Mahmoud Khalil marches toward Columbia University after a press conference in New York City on June 22, 2025.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
The front door is ajar, and a cat marches in, pausing for a moment in surprise, her front right paw held in mid-air.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The total number of universes spawned by inflation, just like the number of parallel universes required to hold all possible outcomes, also tends toward infinity as time marches onward.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marches
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As the week of increasingly brutal physical and mental tests progresses, Cam begins to realize strange forces are at play behind the scenes of Isaiah's mentorship.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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As the construction progresses, so does a conflict with the people in the village.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Slater goes deep twice The list of batters who can claim legitimate ownage against Kershaw is small.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The same goes for its overall profile, though, there’s a lot going on in its front fascia—the side venting is seemingly there for function, but the massive grille is… a lot.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Epstein reference in this week’s new lawsuit might give the Times an opening to question Trump about the matter if the case proceeds to the deposition phase.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the meeting proceeds, any recommendations made should be rejected as lacking legitimacy given the seriousness of the allegations and the current turmoil in CDC leadership.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The only other shmup that looked this good on the Mega Drive was probably Ex-Ranza, known as Ranger-X abroad, but even that didn’t move at the pace Earthion does.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to higher rates and fewer terms, Rocket also charges closing costs, which Third Federal does not.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Marches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marches. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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