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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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
When New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza intentionally walked a pinch-hitting Freddie Freeman in front of him in a tie game in the eighth inning, there wasn’t much consternation.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Belinda Long, a Ramona Pride committee member, said the message participants want to send with the walks, which stretched from Collier County Park near Eighth Street to 12th Street this year, is one of peace and kindness for all people.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Right Now The indoor-outdoor design of the house allows residents to easily walk from the main living area to the covered patio and access the outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining area, or comfy lounges.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
When New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza intentionally walked a pinch-hitting Freddie Freeman in front of him in a tie game in the eighth inning, there wasn’t much consternation.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Noun
The walks will go by the historic train station, the Orlando Health complex before ending through residential areas.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Belinda Long, a Ramona Pride committee member, said the message participants want to send with the walks, which stretched from Collier County Park near Eighth Street to 12th Street this year, is one of peace and kindness for all people.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
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Known for its work in unstructured data management across the healthcare industry, Hyland treads a careful line with its messaging as the company clearly wants to be seen as applicable to all use cases.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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This was the Burnett that gained a kind of cult fame, the filmmaker in middle age, treading purgatory.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Still, some have breached defenses, striking urban areas, military bases, and key infrastructure, showing the limits of even advanced systems.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The first pangs struck in late May, when Werenski and the United States won the gold medal at the IIHF World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden, the first gold for Team USA since 1933.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Two Kansas City suburbs are home to some of the safest drivers in the country, a new report says, while other parts of the area has become substantially more risky to drive in over the last 10 years.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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While comparing the skulls of common chipmunks and voles found in the Chicagoland area collected over the past 125 years, a team found evidence that these rodents have been adapting to life in an increasingly urban environment.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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Tourists take a selfie on the Bund promenade along the Huangpu river in Shanghai on May 20, 2025.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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Now As Hackers Attack — Here’s How Inside the seating bowl, courtside seating will expand from 3,000 to 5,000 seats as the suite level gets pushed higher and 2,800 seats get removed from the upper loge and promenade levels.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Barkov strolled onto the rebound with the nearest Oiler completely unescorted.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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The surrounding streets are a pleasure to stroll, particularly the wide Corso Italia, where families gather around benches under the trees and couples peruse the boutiques’ window displays.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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About five hours after his arrest inside 26 Federal Plaza, Lander, joined by his wife and Gov. Hochul, walked out to cheers and applause from supporters gathered outside the courthouse.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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To make sure she’d get booed, Becky Lynch walked out in Bears gear.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department or CRIMELINE at 800-423-8477 (TIPS).—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Soon, each department will need to make an additional 5.5% cut, said Davenport, whose office drafts the budget and leads labor negotiations.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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The lobster is lightly tossed in mayo, held together on a buttery roll and, with a squeeze of lemon, eating that bad boy on the boardwalk makes for a fantastic summer kickoff.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Lobo recalled being in Atlantic City for a tournament and a group of boys came up to her on the boardwalk asking for a photo.—
Doug Feinberg,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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