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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
The pets who were parading weren’t limited to dogs.
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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.
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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.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
There will be floats, performers and community groups parading down Chapman Avenue.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parading
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Brockton has the largest Cape Verdean population in the United States, and after the small nation's huge showing in the World Cup – advancing to the knockout stage – the Cape Verdeans have taken to the streets to celebrate.
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From 1994 to 2018, Mexico failed to win a World Cup knockout game and, in 2022, failed to advance past the group stage — its worst showing at a World Cup since 1978.
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In this week's edition of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Vincent Ni takes readers to central London's Waterloo Place, where a life-size Banksy installation depicts a suited man marching over a precipice while hoisting a flag.
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Demonstrators express frustration Protesters marching through Johannesburg’s city center Tuesday included young men carrying traditional fighting sticks and women of all ages.
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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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More than 96,000 Hyundai Tucson small SUVs are being recalled because of a software error that can temporarily prevent critical information from appearing on the vehicle's display, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Everything about Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos's coupling has been a display of more is more.
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At around the same time down in London, England’s vice-captain Harry Brook was striding to the crease to join Root at 40-3.
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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).
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Though better known as an Oscar-winning actor, Brody has recently gained attention as a painter, exhibiting artworks that riff on work by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more.
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Brown has matured nicely in the role, exhibiting a newfound steeliness and steadily increasing comic chops.
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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The kart base is fitted with a Lego nose, sidepods and rear wing, as well as functioning flashing lights on the rear of the kart that can be used in the rain.
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.
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Like Eala, his matches are chock-a-block with soccer-style flag waving, face painting and vociferous cheering.
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“Parading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parading. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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