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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
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The Knights walked five, hit a pair of batters and committed two infield errors.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Glamour, 24 May 2025
Amassing as many hits as Judge while staying on pace for more than 50 home runs and over 100 walks is unprecedented—the most walks in a season by anyone with 245 hits or more was 76 by Lefty O’Doul in 1929.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Verb
According to a preliminary crash report, the woman, who was not identified, was walking on the highway when she was struck by a 2021 Mazda CX-5, driven by a 48-year-old man.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The Knights walked five, hit a pair of batters and committed two infield errors.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Noun
Two days later, the pop star officially filed for divorce, sparking a wave of internet backlash, pointed pap walks, and a contentious custody battle over the celebrities' two daughters.
—Glamour, 24 May 2025
Amassing as many hits as Judge while staying on pace for more than 50 home runs and over 100 walks is unprecedented—the most walks in a season by anyone with 245 hits or more was 76 by Lefty O’Doul in 1929.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Take-Two and EA are direct competitors, however, so the company would need to tread carefully.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2025
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Deadline has contacted the festival to confirm whether the actor will tread the carpet.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Any treaty struck between the United States and Iran would require a two-thirds majority vote in the upper chamber, as laid out in the Constitution and noted by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT).—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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The vehicle then crossed over the Hamilton Avenue intersection and struck a concrete barrier on the on-ramp, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
Noun
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On May 8, a hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain, and after alerting authorities about the finding, law enforcement responded to the area and retrieved them, the Kane County Sheriff's Office reported this week.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The Charlotte chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is also working on a new initiative to help people find mental health care in the area, executive director Kate Weaver said.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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The pair embark on a playdate at a beachfront promenade before holing up in a foreign hotel to evade an increasingly frantic Lee.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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For adults, there’s a wide promenade, concession stands, and the game on a really big screen.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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In what has become a familiar sight on the Croisette, Belgian directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne strolled up the red carpet to present their new film to a welcoming crowd.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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So, waders are people who just stroll through and say, ‘Oh, this is nice.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Verb
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In classic slasher fashion, the protagonist then walks out of the house alive, traumatized, but victorious.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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An immigrant from Kazakhstan, who asked the judge not to dismiss his case without success, walked out of the courtroom.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The department said each area published on Thursday will receive formal notification they are deemed noncompliant and if they are believed to be in violation of any federal criminal statutes.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The department confirmed the person arrested was an LGBTQ activist.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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There's a ton of kids here over Memorial Day weekend, more than the usual in the last few years, a lot of fights on the boardwalk.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The busiest night was Saturday, which saw several large fights, one stabbing, the assault of a police officer and the discovery of a gun on the boardwalk, Shore News Network reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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