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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2026
And later planted a loving smooch on his dad as the two walked the carpet for Oh, Canada.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Hop on the regional train and get off at Klampenborg station, which is a 10-minute walk from this cafe and one of the most iconic shore views in Denmark.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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The ensemble will walk the red carpet for the premiere.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2026
And later planted a loving smooch on his dad as the two walked the carpet for Oh, Canada.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Noun
Vis rewards slow exploration with short walks between coves and villages, Cinque Terre’s coastal paths can be tackled in single-day segments using the Cinque Terre Card, and the Wachau’s 22-mile Danube stretch can be broken into easy day hikes between baroque towns and vineyards.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Hop on the regional train and get off at Klampenborg station, which is a 10-minute walk from this cafe and one of the most iconic shore views in Denmark.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
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The actress — who is currently treading the boards as Connie Francis in the hit Broadway musical about crooner Bobby Darin's life, Just in Time — took to Instagram Stories over the weekend to call out audience members for shouting at her during performances.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Other Democrats tread more carefully.—
Ben Paviour
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The two stayed friendly afterward, and Williams stood by Longet when tragedy and scandal struck a year later, in 1976.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Hôtel Lili places you just half a mile from Rodeo Drive, home to every high-end shop imaginable—worth a stroll even if shopping isn’t the goal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Take your pick of indie dining options, all within a short stroll of the beach, including Hawkers Asian Street Food, Salmumeria 104, and Le Petit Paris.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Beyond the new port’s small promenade Retiro, the Torre de los Ingleses and Calle Florida appear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Stroll along the pedestrian-friendly beach promenade, visit the jaw-dropping Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and savor al fresco dining on the waterfront.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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To be sure, after unveiling its first Milan flagship in the elegant residential area of Via Mameli in 2024 and setting up a series of itinerant temporary stores across Italy, last year Collanine Colorate stepped abroad to test international markets via pop-ups in Madrid, Lisbon and Paris.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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At the same time, founders are often trying to rebuild a sense of purpose and structure after stepping away from something that shaped their identity for years.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Grammy winner was spotted after dinner while walking out of Via Carota, which is an Italian restaurant that is located at 51 Grove Street in New York’s West Village.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Meanwhile, their father walks out of their life entirely.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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This role gives him the opportunity to explore different departments before eventually committing to a specialty.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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