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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
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
Instead companies either evaded attention (like avoiding the eye of Sauron in LOTR), or openly courted favor by parading through the White House and giving the president golden baubles.
—Andrew Winston, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
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
Gucci presented its cruise 2016 collection in New York, parading it at the Dia Art Foundation in Chelsea.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Ulchar, his classmates and students at other Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campuses are parading around their campuses this week to protest Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests with signs and chants.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Nov. 2025
Border Patrol made a very public entrance to Chicago in early October, parading down Michigan Avenue in tactical gear.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Instead companies either evaded attention (like avoiding the eye of Sauron in LOTR), or openly courted favor by parading through the White House and giving the president golden baubles.
—Andrew Winston, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
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
Gucci presented its cruise 2016 collection in New York, parading it at the Dia Art Foundation in Chelsea.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Ulchar, his classmates and students at other Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campuses are parading around their campuses this week to protest Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests with signs and chants.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Nov. 2025
Border Patrol made a very public entrance to Chicago in early October, parading down Michigan Avenue in tactical gear.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parading
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Separately on Thursday, the number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits jolted higher after a cool showing in January.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Perry noted that his theater sold a whopping $196 worth of tickets for the film during its single weekend (the film has done quite well nationally — the best showing in a decade for a documentary, despite scathing critic reviews).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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How the protest unfolded After marching from Piazza Medaglie d’Oro, the protesters passed near the Olympic Village, which was secured by a large police cordon.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sadly, Halo's popularity has dwindled in recent years, but instead of marching towards the future, the powers that be are convinced that returning to the series' origins is what most fans demand.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Since quilts are beautiful pieces of art, designers have taken to displaying these gorgeous blankets in their home designs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged the woman with burglary, carrying a loaded firearm in public and displaying a firearm in a threatening manner.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Placing them in a silver footed bowl makes the display elegant enough for a table centerpiece for a holiday celebration.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Consumer electronics researchers are designing self-healing polymers for flexible displays and scratch-prone protective surfaces.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 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
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After striding back to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors chambers, county staff said there was no reportable action stemming from the closed session.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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Over the long weekend, the fairgrounds buzzed with industry operators discovering the spring 2026 collections of more than 1,200 exhibiting brands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thank you, wonderful residents of Minnesota and Minneapolis for exhibiting such great courage and solidarity.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Suleyman cited the exponential growth in computational power as a flashing red signal that AI could replace large swaths of professionals.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s a good way to avoid tailgating, flashing lights or a sounding horn — and possible road rage.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Seahawks fans were spotted climbing light poles, lighting fireworks, waving flags and causing other kinds of pandemonium in Seattle.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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