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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
Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
No longer do white picket fences divide neighbors and security gates enclose neighborhoods, but walking trails zig zag throughout the homes with lush landscaping to give access to impromptu social intersections alongside nature.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Giovanni recommends an early walk along the castle walls before the town wakes.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The series follows his efforts to walk this fine line.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
No longer do white picket fences divide neighbors and security gates enclose neighborhoods, but walking trails zig zag throughout the homes with lush landscaping to give access to impromptu social intersections alongside nature.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry and Arnold Transit Company both are providing transportation before and after the walk.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Giovanni recommends an early walk along the castle walls before the town wakes.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Meanwhile, another third is treading water, while the last third is still expanding.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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And Idaho is treading water at the bottom of the barrel.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Frost was riding in the area of East 1st Street and Beach Street about 6 a.m. when he was struck.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
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Tech firms are increasingly turning to nuclear as a reliable source of clean energy as their demand for power goes up: Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have also struck deals with nuclear companies.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bernie’s approach to addressing literacy gaps lies in a simple, but data-backed, logic, Executive Director for the new Milwaukee area branch Jenna Renno said, giving the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel an inside look at its Chicago area headquarters on July 10.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Malik then drove to a dark area on the opposite side of the hotel.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Greenways and pedestrian promenades designed to connect to surrounding neighborhoods.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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For a more relaxed vibe, stroll the Ramble, a wooded area near the Delacorte with winding paths and birdwatching spots.—
Emma Caldwell,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The actress strolled around Beverly Hills recently in the shoe style that’s taken over Hollywood: ballet flats.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For those looking to walk out their front door to find themselves in the middle of Madrid’s most popular tourist attractions - such as the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, or Gran Via – there are other luxury hotel options available.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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She was even captured cheering as Kelce scored a touchdown, and the two were seen walking out together after the game.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The department is now led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has advocated for regulated access to psychedelic therapies.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The striking beaux arts Carousel Building on the boardwalk now houses many of the Wooden Walls Project works.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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First there’s the commute itself, then, dealing with lugging all of my stuff out to the sand, and the less than pleasant bathrooms… not to mention the overpriced boardwalk food.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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