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
Joanne Haner, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Cultural life thrives in Badajoz, especially during Carnival, when lively parades and street performances transform the city into one big celebration.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Neither side crossed the border, the source said, citing a 2019 clash when an Indian pilot was shot down, captured in Pakistan, and paraded on television—an embarrassment both militaries were keen to avoid repeating.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Noun
World Pride 2025 events began May 17 and will culminate the weekend of June 7 and 8 with the annual parade and street festival.
—Joanne Haner, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Cultural life thrives in Badajoz, especially during Carnival, when lively parades and street performances transform the city into one big celebration.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Verb
Yet so many of them are parading around beating their chests and accomplishing nothing.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Neither side crossed the border, the source said, citing a 2019 clash when an Indian pilot was shot down, captured in Pakistan, and paraded on television—an embarrassment both militaries were keen to avoid repeating.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parade
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Thus, that Walter Cup is staying in St. Paul. Pre-party procession The Minnesota Frost walked with the Walter Cup from the Tria Rink at 400 Wabasha St. N. to the Xcel Energy Center, located at the corner of West Seventh Street and Kellogg Boulevard.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2025
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Twice a year, this subtle procession aligns the setting sun perfectly with New York City's street grid, placing it right in the center of the concrete canyon, creating a spectacular photo opportunity.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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Holding a large military parade in Washington, DC, featuring tanks, helicopters, and thousands of troops marching arguably lacks a certain level of grace and dignity.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Some graduates marched from the ceremony to the protest at Milford Town Hall, still in their caps and gowns.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The 2023 Chianti Classico displayed beautiful freshness and elegance, offering pure fruit and immediate charm. Querciabella (Greve, Radda, Gaiole) – With organic and biodynamic vineyards across multiple UGAs, Querciabella champions purity and transparency in every bottle.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Also, giant monster skeletons stride across the city.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 May 2025
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But the biker strides up to the bar just as Colin is buying drinks and orders a few bags of chips for the crew playing darts.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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In Massachusetts, specialists work with hospitals to identify young patients exhibiting disturbing behavior.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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The students should be potential leaders who have sustained our democratic way of life and exhibited outstanding citizenship traits.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The packages show a cute little picture of scissors.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Example for business leaders: These books show how point of view can change everything — and sharing your point of view and being open to others perspectives is a critical business leadership skill.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The player bet $1.75, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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It's now known to flash in both radio waves and X-rays for a two-minute period every 44 minutes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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Many of the supporters, who included a 12-year-old girl dressed as the president, donned pro-Trump t-shirts and other attire, waving American flags to catch the attention of passersby, some of whom slammed on their horns in solidarity.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parade. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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