walked over; walking over; walks over
: to treat contemptuously
walk·over
ˈwȯk-ˌō-vər 
1
: a one-sided contest : an easy or uncontested victory
2
: a horse race with only one starter
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Egypt, which was part of European qualifying, objected to being asked to play during Ramadan, giving Romania a walkover.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Witness the unique horse/connection walkover, with contenders parading before the Paddock.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
This World Series won’t be a walkover.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Twenty-three of the 28 women’s matches since the third round lasted only two sets, and 19 of 28 on the men’s side were decided via straight sets or an injury walkover.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Egypt, which was part of European qualifying, objected to being asked to play during Ramadan, giving Romania a walkover.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Witness the unique horse/connection walkover, with contenders parading before the Paddock.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
This World Series won’t be a walkover.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Walk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20over. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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