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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
  • Its closest showing came in 2024 with Pat Boonnitipat’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became the first Thai submission ever to reach the 15-title shortlist.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Starters are expected to play only a handful of snaps, but coaches want a crisp, urgent showing to erase last week’s disappointing showing against the 49ers.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of showing
Verb
  • However, human-like robots with blank faces and steel legs won’t be marching onto assembly lines anytime soon.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Each academic school hosts their own ceremony, with students attending various departments — plus deans and senior leadership — all clad in their cardinal and gold regalia, marching behind their banners across the campus.
    — Staff report, Daily News, 20 Aug. 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 single-floor, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is free-flowing, allowing for the owner to be creative in their displays.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Yoane Wissa’s encouraging display against Liverpool suggested the DR Congo international is capable of playing as either a No 10 or as a striker, though Nick Woltemade was an unused substitute, raising fresh questions over his future.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 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
  • Additional students were taken to a local hospital for evaluation after exhibiting symptoms, district officials said.
    — Emma Bussey , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The $15,000 Bronx Museum Acquisition Prize supports the purchase by the Bronx Museum of the Arts of a work by an artist exhibiting in the fair’s Presents section.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibiting
Verb
  • Tottenham, repressed for so long in their spending and ambition, are suddenly flashing the cash like a slot machine, dropping £237million ($324m) already.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • The midfielder was booked for waving an imaginary yellow card, shown a straight red for violent conduct and also gave away a goal.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The last sidebar called by the judge before lunch appeared intense, with Reddington seen waving his hands a few times.
    — NBC News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of waving

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