parade
noun
a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
parading
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present participleof parade.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But that’s a lot of big ifs stuffed into a trenchcoat, parading around social media as an inevitability.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
The dancers, costumed in their Saturday evening black-and-white vintage best, added to the parading splendor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Viral videos of Knicks fans parading in front of Madison Square Garden started trending during each playoff game.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Won’t it be teeth-grindingly annoying, at best, if more people start parading their green virtues?
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
She didn't wait for the other girls to introduce themselves before parading about the room as if she was ensuring she'd picked the best bed.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
