1
as in striding
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group
the band had to practice for hours to be able to march in perfect step
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2
as in progressing
to move forward along a course
bleary-eyed commuters marching off to the train station for the morning commute
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Recent Examples of marching
The Bulgarian was a finalist last year before losing to Sinner and is once again marching through the bracket without much attention.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Tens of thousands of college students have been marching since December, demanding justice and accountability after the deaths of 15 people in the collapse of a railway station in the Serbian town of Novi Sad.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
South Side Irish Parade at noon March 16 from 103rd Street and Western Avenue, marching south to 115th Street.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
According to its website, the parade is made up more than 4,000 participants, including marching bands from all across the globe, marching through historic Dublin.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Many of Irish or Irish American heritage participate by marching along the routes or watching from the sidelines.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Yesterday, Mayor Adams joined the mayors of Boston, Denver and Chicago in marching into the lion’s den for a six-hour House Committee on Oversight hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
The pair have been photographed partying at Osteria La Baia with Ja Rule and French Montana, serving food at charity events, and marching arm in arm in a parade for Israel.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2025
But, like workers shedding the new year festivities and glumly marching back to the office, stocks lost their sheen, began tilting down and closed the session lower.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Tens of thousands of college students have been marching since December, demanding justice and accountability after the deaths of 15 people in the collapse of a railway station in the Serbian town of Novi Sad.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
South Side Irish Parade at noon March 16 from 103rd Street and Western Avenue, marching south to 115th Street.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
According to its website, the parade is made up more than 4,000 participants, including marching bands from all across the globe, marching through historic Dublin.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Many of Irish or Irish American heritage participate by marching along the routes or watching from the sidelines.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Yesterday, Mayor Adams joined the mayors of Boston, Denver and Chicago in marching into the lion’s den for a six-hour House Committee on Oversight hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
The pair have been photographed partying at Osteria La Baia with Ja Rule and French Montana, serving food at charity events, and marching arm in arm in a parade for Israel.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2025
But, like workers shedding the new year festivities and glumly marching back to the office, stocks lost their sheen, began tilting down and closed the session lower.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marching
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities initially said a 4-year-old girl doing laundry with her mother and a 30-year-old man died.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Research and verify any claims before proceeding.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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In a flash, Webster's cute cuddle with his young son took a wild turn with Parker sitting up slightly before proceeding to vomit all over his father, who was lying on the couch.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Marching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marching. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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