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as in to tread
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we went for a long walk outside because it was such a nice night
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life
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Recent Examples of walk
Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Come on, the gunman growled, turning and walking and beckoning with the pistol for Adi to follow.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
This walk is less than a mile on reasonably flat ground (wear sensible shoes anyway).
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
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Verb
First, there’s La Réserve Firenze, which is taking over a 15th-century palace in the city’s ever-buzzy Oltrarno district, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre, but mercifully removed from the high summer tourist scrum.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Come on, the gunman growled, turning and walking and beckoning with the pistol for Adi to follow.
—Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Because of its luxurious boutique vibe and ideal location—just a short walk to the shops along Kurfürstendamm and the Berlin Zoo.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
This walk is less than a mile on reasonably flat ground (wear sensible shoes anyway).
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Like many a real music documentary, The Moment eventually treads into the realm of hagiography.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Crosby struck 15 seconds after that, deflecting a pass from the slot into the net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Tragedy struck in 2009 when the De Angelis group's founder died in a car crash.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Ulistac Natural Area is full of walking paths and native plants and serves as a relaxing spot for taking a stroll or birdwatching.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Indiana Hoosiers took one last stroll from Assembly Hall to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, waving to the crowd, signing autographs and trading fist bumps with the fans who lined the way.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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The hearing also prompted an admission from the FAA that the air traffic control tower failed to warn the regional jet pilots of helicopter traffic in the immediate area.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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For example, the higher estimates for the infamous August 2013 East Ghoutta chemical weapons attack, which saw sarin nerve gas unleashed on an urban civilian area, are 1,500 dead.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The property also sits on the Beachwalk, a nine-mile-long pedestrian promenade with paved pathways that serves as a short barrier between the back of the hotel and entrance to the beach.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Here artisans, vendors, and live performers set up on the over-water promenade while the sun performs its nightly show over the Gulf Coast.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That said, for investors willing to think independently, contrarian investing offers a way to step away from crowded trades and focus on fundamentals.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This time, the drama steps beyond the fluorescent glow of Pierpoint’s trading floor and into a broader, more unsettling social landscape.—
Chloe Laws,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Poignant photos from the trip shared with CNN show the father and son walking out of Beijing Capital International Airport, as well as reuniting with Ai’s 93-year-old mother.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Taylor then lights a cigarette, sets the tchotchkes aflame, and fury-walks out the door.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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To reach that average, the department would need 390 officers, about 100 more than currently authorized, Martinez said.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Noem and Lewandowski view Scott as a threat to their success atop the 260,000-person department because Scott, a federal agent of three decades, has voiced concerns about the approach the duo has taken to enforce immigration laws.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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