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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
Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 June 2026
After the second session, the authors reported that the woman had even greater speech capabilities, more facial expressions and humor, increased walking agility and continued continence.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Plan more strenuous outdoor activities like hiking or long walks during early morning or late evening hours, outside of peak heat windows.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Verb
Detroit police responded to the scene and were alerted by witnesses that Thomas was seen walking down Congress Street near Griswold Street.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 June 2026
After the second session, the authors reported that the woman had even greater speech capabilities, more facial expressions and humor, increased walking agility and continued continence.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Noun
After a balk put runners on second and third followed by a walk, Fitzgerald removed Cook in favor of reliever Riane Ritter.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Plan more strenuous outdoor activities like hiking or long walks during early morning or late evening hours, outside of peak heat windows.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Apparently, the man had been treading water for about 11 hours.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
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In trying to cut out the conduits, the ECB tread a dangerous path.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This photo provided by Kylie Rouse shows the remnants of Shane and Jimmie Tipton's home in Unionville, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, after a tornado struck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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South Africa was reduced to nine men after Themba Zwane struck Álvarado off the ball.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Mid-morning Digest with a stroll through the farmers market and snap up some local goodies.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The handwoven leather gives this tote a rich, artisanal feel—the kind of bag that looks right at home in a Milan café or tucked under your arm during a Saturday market stroll.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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The vote comes as communities around the country debate how to handle increasingly large data centers creeping into populated areas.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Homeowners are also encouraged to seal openings and potential nesting areas around their properties.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Joggers on the promenade, cyclists rolling past, volleyball games in motion, surf breaks out front and some of the South Bay’s most coveted homes running along the sand with the Pacific on full display.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated that the promenade would connect the back side of the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River and that the promenade was a part of the McMillian Plan, the early 20th century plan that laid out the National Mall.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Owners should manage their dogs during delivery times by keeping their pets in a separate room before opening the front door and ensuring the door is latched before stepping outside, according to the release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Jules will step away from a giant canvas to reveal an eerily prescient work of art, pack up her paints, and drive away from her sugar daddy and off into the sunset.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Millions of women are walking into doctors’ offices with fatigue, anxiety and brain fog and walking out with a thyroid prescription or an antidepressant.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Democrats walked out of that briefing.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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The department would eventually sue the medical school if such a resolution is not found.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put the measure on the ballot, with an allocation plan that will move revenue primarily to nonprofit health care providers and county health departments and hospitals, but also to Planned Parenthood and city health care departments in Pasadena and Long Beach.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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