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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
Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Norway has walked away from Canneseries as the big winner this year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
Baty has more extra-base hits and more pop in his bat, while Acuña draws more walks.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
There is the prospect that Van Nistelrooy could walk away, but sacking two managers and their backroom teams in the same financial year would cause more profit and sustainability (PSR) issues.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Norway has walked away from Canneseries as the big winner this year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
On Friday, May 25, Moore and the Colts advanced to the area round with an 11-5 victory over Irving Nimitz; Moore had a unique and solid performance, drawing four walks.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
Baty has more extra-base hits and more pop in his bat, while Acuña draws more walks.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Just treading water would have been a moral victory.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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With staff shortages affecting everything from trail maintenance to visitor safety, travelers can lighten the load by treading carefully.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Virtue, who scored 102 goals this season, struck the back of the net three times, while sophomore Lexington Zorumski and seventh grader Katerina Koutrakos each added two for the Scots.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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The tragedy has struck a nerve across India, from the general public to military officers and government officials.—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Guimaraes’ mastery of winning free kicks is so widespread that he is not confined to winning his fouls in one area of the pitch.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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There have been 403 measles cases confirmed in Gaines County, a rural area about an hour-and-a-half west of Lubbock.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The grass promenade along the sand, shaded by coconut palms, is a favorite for locals.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Visitors and locals wander the promenade, stopping in boutiques, surf shops, and restaurants where the day’s catch is often on the menu.—
Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For a more cushioned New Balance option, consider the Fresh Foam 1080s, which Glamour contributor and marathoner Jenny McCoy swears by for both long-distance running and casual neighborhood strolling.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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His goal was to capture that throwback feeling of aimless summer days strolling down the boardwalk with the frozen snack in hand in his Lemon Italian Ice flavor.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Under Secretary Noem, fraudsters are walking out in handcuffs.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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By Ana Swanson On April 2, President Trump walked out in front of a crowd of officials, reporters and workers in hard hats assembled in the White House Rose Garden and unveiled his plans for remaking the global trading system.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The College For Creative Studies Fashion Design Program is recognized as the largest and most equipped fashion accessory design department in the United States.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Educational opportunities often appear in other commercial deals with universities, including in apparel deals between athletic departments and companies like Nike and Adidas.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 May 2025
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Founded in 1984, the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center features a boardwalk for scenic walks, aquariums filled with tropical fish, nature programs, kayak tours, and a butterfly garden.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Spanning across the watery haven is a kilometer-long boardwalk made of smooth, wooden planks, comfortably wide enough for my wheelchair.—
Cory Lee,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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