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noun

as in showing

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verb

present participle of parade
1
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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2
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
Noun
According to the official royal website, the elaborate event features over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians. — 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
The hosts’ fairytale run through to the final was also of note, and the triumphant Brazil side honoured them by parading the Swedish flag, rather than their own, at full time of their victory. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026 Seleção fans essentially took over part of the American Dream mall next to MetLife Stadium and turned it into more of a Brazilian Carnival-like scene with samba dancers, drummers and fans parading down the shopping center. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 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. — 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parading
  1. showing
  2. marching
  3. displaying
  4. display
  5. striding
  6. exhibiting
  7. flashing
  8. waving
Noun
  • Before each theatrical showing of The Faith Tour, fans will also get the chance to see a new short film by Mary McCartney, Finding Faith.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • After following a trip to the NFC championship game with a 5-12 showing, the Commanders reshuffled Dan Quinn’s coaching staff.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of showing
Verb
  • If this has proved conflicting, Gibney does not let on, marching from sacred target to sacred target with little apparent tentativeness.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Hundreds of residents returned to the streets the following day, marching toward the Trampolín and Benítez beach areas where migrants were camped and repeating the same chant, according to EFE.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of marching
Verb
  • Garen notes that naming or displaying a device may offer limited distinction when nearby practices provide comparable services.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps a swimsuit on a chair, or in an inner courtyard balcony, but what are these people thinking, displaying their underwear?
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of displaying
Noun
  • The festering frustrations over Moreno’s meddling and middling tenure as owner were on full display throughout what is now the team’s 11th consecutive losing season.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately for observers at mid-northern latitudes, this display occurs lower in the dusk sky than at any other time in Venus's 8-year cycle of recurring appearances.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • Likewise, in January, Disney's former chief executive Bob Iger hinted at the park's location in an Instagram post of him striding along the beach on Yas Island.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The pair of bronzes, designed by James Earle Fraser, each features a nude male figure (one holding a book, the other a bundle of grain) striding next to a Pegasus.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of striding
Verb
  • The Liberty did just that, trailing by just two points in the first while exhibiting good ball movement and some positive possessions in transition.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Often star soloists are employed, each exhibiting ego and leaving the conductor as ringmaster.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibiting
Verb
  • The Panthers scored all 26 points in the first half, flashing offensive explosiveness.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Today, consumers are struggling with growing inflation and slowing entry-level hiring, and Jenner is turning from flashing her private jets and multiple mansions to highlighting the flash of rhinestones placed on her everyday goods.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • Cisneros then began waving the knives and moving toward officers, the commissioner said.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • As officers approached the woman, Tisch said the woman repeatedly threatened to kill them, and began waving the knives at police.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of waving

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