as in procession
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way
a Fourth of July parade
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as in to march
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 to display
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 parade
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
Palm Beach County, Florida, where Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is located, will be the site of five events, for example, including a march, a car parade and speakers talking about Lewis' legacy.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 July 2025
While enjoying the post-race festivities, the British driver was parading his trophy around the paddock and headed towards a swarm of fans on the track.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Noun
Disneyland marked the anniversary date of the park’s 1955 opening with marching bands, parades and fireworks on Thursday, July 17 as part of a yearlong party set to run through summer 2026.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
Palm Beach County, Florida, where Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is located, will be the site of five events, for example, including a march, a car parade and speakers talking about Lewis' legacy.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Verb
At almost all hours of the day, a frenzy of new-media personalities paraded outside the courthouse.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 July 2025
While enjoying the post-race festivities, the British driver was parading his trophy around the paddock and headed towards a swarm of fans on the track.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parade
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See the fans and family’s reaction to the funeral procession.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Thousands of fans of Black Sabbath crowded the streets to honor the Prince of Darkness one last time during a funeral procession in Ozzy Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham, England on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.—
Joanna Moriello,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The friend who spoke to CNN said relatives later told him the captives were marched 200 meters to Tishreen Square, where they were lined up and executed.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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In the second half, Fernandes pounced on Kilman to stride clear, but his low shot was saved by Areola.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Did the late Pope Francis really stride around in a puffy down jacket?—
Bryan Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Concerns about the potential Chrome spin-off sometimes exhibit a sort of Stockholm syndrome: fear of a world without the monopolist's resources.—
Alissa Cooper,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Back on Downton Abbey, the Gilded Age’s creator, Julian Fellowes, exhibited a strong interest in doing away with characters on the road.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Play the Long Game: His 23-year tenure as principal and 40-year term as a councilman show that lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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De Vries can hit, with good swings from both sides of the plate, showing real improvements this year in pitch and ball/strike recognition, and enough bat speed to get to good fastballs.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Highly deserving of its praise, having won the Nobel Prize in 2022, The Years is constantly moving, mimicking how time might feel stagnant and yet flashing before our eyes.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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Aidan Chiles flashed potential with bouts of inconsistency in his first season with the Spartans after following coach Jonathan Smith from Oregon State.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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For example, open your jacket and raise or wave your arms.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Hicks also laughed at the hysteria while waving his hands as the bat entered the tower.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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“Parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parade. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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