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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
CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Trout successfully had two pitches overturned in the ninth, leading to a walk.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Sal Stewart walked, took third on a single by Eugenio Suárez and scored on a sacrifice fly by Spencer Steer.
—CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
In the interim, delivery drivers and journalists walked up to the front door, dropping off parcels and taking photographs.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Pete Crow-Armstrong reached on an 11-pitch walk ahead of Nico Hoerner's sacrifice fly.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Trout successfully had two pitches overturned in the ninth, leading to a walk.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
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But despite all the hurdles Every Cure faces, the group continues to tread new ground, and Fajgenbaum says the efforts are worth it.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Israel will be treading over familiar ground in southern Lebanon, enjoys intelligence superiority, operational superiority, and has the backing of partners in Lebanon.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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One of the teens was grazed by a bullet on his face, while the other was struck in his left hand, police said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Child injured in shooting Police said a bullet struck the child in his right leg, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi Even if not a huge art buff, take the five minutes to wander to the Contarelli chapel inside this small catholic church which is just a short stroll from the Pantheon.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a mellow stroll, head for the Johnny Cash Trail.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Atlanta-area native also went just 8-for-14 from the foul line in his latest homecoming after making 91% of his foul shots over his previous nine games.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the 2025-26 Texas high school girls basketball season, several Fort Worth-area athletes had standout seasons.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Embracing the avian visitors, the double scoops and that long, long promenade is possible without the concomitant waves after all.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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This season’s multi-colored display is on the right in the promenade area just past the entrance.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The four people who will soon step aboard a spacecraft for the first human moon mission in more than half a century represent a tapestry of historic milestones.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now, the beloved lifestyle creator is making her biggest move yet — stepping from social media into the streaming world with her very own series on Tubi.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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About 20 Thomas Jefferson Middle School students walked out of class Wednesday afternoon, carrying signs protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices, the latest in a series of protests against ICE.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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At Citi Field, as Díaz had already walked out to a live rendition of the song performed by Timmy Trumpet.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Shackelford accused Hernandez of corruption, and her own department of enabling and covering it up, in a detailed whistleblower complaint to DeSantis’ Chief Inspector General.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because those two sports are going to drive and carry everybody else in the department.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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