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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
Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Neighbors who walk by often ask about Timm’s garden, now adorned with colorful signs – something her mom said helps spread awareness about the importance of taking action.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Cold weather walking gear Stay comfortable on your walks with cold-weather gear that keeps you warm and dry.
—Nora Colomer
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Verb
Page first shared news of their relationship in June, when the Umbrella Academy actor posted an image of the couple walking on a street with a rainbow crosswalk.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Neighbors who walk by often ask about Timm’s garden, now adorned with colorful signs – something her mom said helps spread awareness about the importance of taking action.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Of note, Cal Raleigh — hitting in the DH spot on Thursday — was 0 for 4 with a walk and a strikeout.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Cold weather walking gear Stay comfortable on your walks with cold-weather gear that keeps you warm and dry.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Beachgoers are being advised to tread carefully along Texas’ Gulf Coast due to the return of a rare and massive species of jellyfish.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Farke’s rhetoric on the subject is treading a precarious line, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One person was charged for shining a laser in the eyes of ICE agents, another for throwing a smoke grenade at ICE officers and a third for attempting to damage equipment at the facility and then striking and kicking officers while being arrested.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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This, too, struck Baker as strange.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Either way, this season’s suede trend is the rare mix of practical and polished—perfect for city strolls, weekend trips, and even airport outfits.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, the couple made it to the Sunshine State and began their trip with a leisurely stroll on the beach.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reconfiguration includes a wide promenade with a multi-use path fronting the project site.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Parks digitally delineated instead of outlined by the contours of our promenades.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But a few years ago, the chef stepped away from that recipe and stopped using biznaga.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Janego ultimately stepped away from the company before Neon launched in 2017.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At least that part of it, just simply by walking out the back door and going to see somebody.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Hamas directly during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, which got off to a fraught start as dozens of delegates walked out upon his arrival.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bailey argued that the district’s dispute with local police departments over its requirement that officers participate in diversity training — an impasse that resulted in some departments leaving schools without resource officers — had left students vulnerable.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The department's new contract with the SAT administrator is for four years, with options for five additional one-year extensions.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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