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as in marched
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 displayed
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 paraded
Every California governor since Earl Warren back in World War II had annually paraded into the ornate 1800s-decor Assembly chamber to address a joint session of the Legislature in what was always the most festive occasion of the year in the state Capitol.
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Known for his cinematic runway displays, Jacquemus has paraded fashion in spectacular outdoor locations, including a lavender field, a salt mine and a ripe field of wheat.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Lake Howell was whistled for 10 fouls in the second period as Lake Highland paraded to the line.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Last week outside linebacker Derrick McClendon proudly paraded it on the field for pregame warmups before the Tampa Bay game at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Best estimates are that the PLAN has about eight large UUVs publicly paraded, which is extraordinary.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025
After signing a new contract, he was paraded around the Parc des Princes holding a shirt aloft with his name and 2025 on the back.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
Yet, here was a woman who did everything possible to give her children a competitive advantage, and she was paraded around and made an example of.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
After two months of training, there was a graduation ceremony, in which more than seven thousand new fighters were paraded before senior leaders.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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Or to Martin Luther King, whose birthday America will (largely pretend) to honor next week, and everyone who marched with him while facing down hoses and dogs and the batons of cops.—
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Saquon Barkley hit an explosive run, and the Eagles marched down the field in 2024 style.—
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Anna and Jack put the pieces together that all three crimes are connected by the disturbing messages displayed on their deceased bodies, as well as the same friendship bracelet attached to each victim.—
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Citizens of Minneapolis took to the streets, throwing snowballs at their own local police and local businesses proudly displayed signs in their windows instructing people how to use whistles to thwart ICE.—
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The president strode into office with a promise to turn the page on America’s decades of foreign entanglements.—
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Ironically, the biggest chance of the game came from his replacement, Josko Gvardiol, who strode forward unmarked to meet a cross that was excellently saved by Robin Roefs, finding himself in the penalty area on multiple occasions after coming on.—
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According to Diana Kirschbaum, a researcher at TU Wien and first author of the study, the material exhibited a specific type of quantum-critical behavior when exposed at temperatures near absolute zero.—
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In that moment, Kostoulas exhibited the traits of a streetwise No 9.—
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Attending as a nominee for Best Original Song, the singer, 33, flashed her new engagement ring from fiancé Maxx Morando on the red carpet.—
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At several points during the Golden Globes Sunday night, between acceptance speeches and Nikki Glaser bits, a list of percentages flashed onscreen.—
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Cellphone data showed Fuentes was at the crash site, immediately went home and then returned in a different car within 20 minutes, the affidavit said.—
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Videos of the shooting in Minnesota showed federal agents approaching Good’s SUV stopped in the middle of a neighborhood street.—
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Hi Lab has unveiled HyDee, a portable hydrogen fuel-cell power unit designed to replace conventional lithium batteries in mobile and off-grid operations, as part of its showcase at CES 2026.—
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When initial plans were unveiled, the plant was expected to be operational by 2025.—
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Trump put on one of the rings, flashed it to the cameras and waved his new hockey stick during the ceremony.—
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Frederic was due to be an unrestricted free agent and the Bruins waved the white flag on their playoff hopes.—
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“Paraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraded. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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