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
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
In today’s fractured world, where social media amplifies outrage and polarization seems inescapable, many people feel overwhelmed by the endless parade of crises demanding attention.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
And as hostages, both dead and alive, have been paraded through the streets of Gaza like terrorist trophies, these representatives have said nothing.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
If all goes to plan, the budget will be on the House floor Wednesday, Thursday and — if need be — Friday for a parade of amendment proposals from Democrats and Republicans alike.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
In today’s fractured world, where social media amplifies outrage and polarization seems inescapable, many people feel overwhelmed by the endless parade of crises demanding attention.
—Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The actress was among several guests who watched from the front row as looks from Stella McCartney’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection paraded down the runway as part of Paris Fashion Week.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
And as hostages, both dead and alive, have been paraded through the streets of Gaza like terrorist trophies, these representatives have said nothing.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parade
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No weapons, explosives, or materials used to make bombs were found in Darvish's procession or the Tesla vehicle, police said.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The crowd, which took up almost three city blocks, sang hymns and secular songs during the procession.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The new trailer shows Smothers reading an excerpt from her book to a live audience when Nelson marches in.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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Others involve new power lines marching through rural areas on enormous pylons — a prospect that riles up local residents against both the government and National Grid.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Police allege Balmer broke into the southern wing of the residence, entering a room often used to entertain crowds and display art, and set a fire using a homemade incendiary device.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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All were displayed in an austere room designed for examining art works—an oddly formal space for an encounter with one’s past.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The centre-back’s offensive attributes were clear when striding up the field to assist captain Jarrod Bowen on the game’s second goal.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Starting with former Bank of Canada and former Bank of England boss Carney watching a hockey game in a Team Canada jersey, the 60-second spot for the incumbent Liberal Party then see Myers stride into frame to greet Donald Trump‘s new tariff and trade war nemesis.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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Satellite imagery published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) exhibits some of the U.S.' major waterways overwhelmed following a multi-day deluge of rain that lashed parts of the Midwest and South last week.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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These areas are exhibiting some growth, particularly class A spaces, as leasing agents overall are seeing a gravitation toward newer construction and modern amenities.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Monday's filing showed the investigations began April 1 and the tariffs would be imposed under the authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which grants the president such power to protect national security.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Left has long been focused on the Vidal–Buckley exchange—nearly ten of the 80 to 90 minutes of the recent PBS documentary was dedicated to it—but never shows or talks about the Panama Canal debate.—
Doug Ducey,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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The typically more boring corner of Wall Street has been flashing signals of stress this week that have been serious enough to demand attention from both Wall Street and President Trump.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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With bond markets flashing warning signs while Americans sleep, investors risk missing a major shift.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Counter-protesters posted up on street corners outside the college campus, waving pro-Trump flags and gathering signatures for the latest effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Shoji Kawamori ran up on stage, waving the master tape with a fair degree of jubilation.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parade. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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