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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
Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Neighbors who walk by often ask about Timm’s garden, now adorned with colorful signs – something her mom said helps spread awareness about the importance of taking action.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Cold weather walking gear Stay comfortable on your walks with cold-weather gear that keeps you warm and dry.
—Nora Colomer
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Verb
Page first shared news of their relationship in June, when the Umbrella Academy actor posted an image of the couple walking on a street with a rainbow crosswalk.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Neighbors who walk by often ask about Timm’s garden, now adorned with colorful signs – something her mom said helps spread awareness about the importance of taking action.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Of note, Cal Raleigh — hitting in the DH spot on Thursday — was 0 for 4 with a walk and a strikeout.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Cold weather walking gear Stay comfortable on your walks with cold-weather gear that keeps you warm and dry.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Beachgoers are being advised to tread carefully along Texas’ Gulf Coast due to the return of a rare and massive species of jellyfish.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Farke’s rhetoric on the subject is treading a precarious line, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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An Israeli airstrike struck his home in the Al Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, where multiple generations had been living together, the doctor said.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Dorn then struck the mother in the face with an unknown blunt object and an Xbox game system, resulting in a facial fracture and severe swelling to her left eye, according to court documents.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Either way, this season’s suede trend is the rare mix of practical and polished—perfect for city strolls, weekend trips, and even airport outfits.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, the couple made it to the Sunshine State and began their trip with a leisurely stroll on the beach.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Israel Defense Forces is continuing its operation to take control of Gaza City, the largest urban area in the Gaza Strip, despite international outcry over the deteriorated humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Momentum firmly with the hosts, Iwobi levelled things up after some pinball in the Brentford area.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reconfiguration includes a wide promenade with a multi-use path fronting the project site.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Parks digitally delineated instead of outlined by the contours of our promenades.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The running back has stepped on the field with five different teams since beginning his career, only seeing that much utilization while with the Titans in 2020 and 2021.—
Caden Senn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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When McVie stepped away from the band in 1998, the remaining members, Nicks, Fleetwood, John McVie, and Buckingham, carried on as a quartet.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When Liz Truss walked out of 10 Downing Street's iconic black door for the final time on October 25 2022, ending her 45-day spell as Britain's shortest-serving prime minister, she could have been forgiven for thinking her political career was over.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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At a quarter to nine, music blasted, and Alex Consani, a slim blond model known for her equine stomp, walked out of one of 30 Rock’s revolving doors.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bailey argued that the district’s dispute with local police departments over its requirement that officers participate in diversity training — an impasse that resulted in some departments leaving schools without resource officers — had left students vulnerable.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The department's new contract with the SAT administrator is for four years, with options for five additional one-year extensions.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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