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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
Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The film is fairly gory, and Taccone recently endured his own experience of body horror; while attempting to finish a mural at his home in Connecticut, the director fell from a ladder and shattered his pelvis, leaving him unable to walk for months.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Marsee was 2-for-2 with a walk and two RBI, scored a run, and made another impressive catch in center field.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The defendant was walking down this hall and instead of TM waiting like everyone else does, TM crossed in front of the defendant like the defendant was not there.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The film is fairly gory, and Taccone recently endured his own experience of body horror; while attempting to finish a mural at his home in Connecticut, the director fell from a ladder and shattered his pelvis, leaving him unable to walk for months.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
In case of inclement weather, the walks will be canceled.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Marsee was 2-for-2 with a walk and two RBI, scored a run, and made another impressive catch in center field.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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The entertainment giant needs to tread carefully on this playing field.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Long Shoal is in a remote spot along the Dare-Hyde county line and is surrounded by marsh and swamp land that is impossible to safely tread in the dark, experts say.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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The incident was captured on camera by a freelance news videographer and appeared to show Evans acting calm and raising his hands in the air when an officer fired a bean bag round that struck him in the stomach, dropping him to the ground.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The employee was taking an order in the drive-through line when Peavey approached her from behind and struck her with the brick.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the prospect of minting a whole lot of bonus coin grew even more feverish after someone at FIFA presumably took a stroll around Manhattan on a a sweltering summer afternoon.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Go for a stroll in Piedmont Park for a dose of nature in the heart of Atlanta.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Standing at 6ft 4in (194cm), Muriqi is a terrifying presence in the penalty area.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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India wants to diversify its sourcing away from China in these sectors, Malik said, adding that shipbuilding and automotive steel are further areas of interest to India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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That gap might’ve been the promenade through which entered the dumpers of 35 rodent droppings along the wall, underneath the sushi counter as well as all around the sushi bar area reach-in coolers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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On Monday night, nine mature trees were cut down in one block where a new pedestrian promenade is being built.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then Ramos stepped to the plate in a situation where the Highlanders were probably expecting a bunt, Calderon said.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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For the very first time, Rina and Serasi stepped onto their outdoor habitat — and their personalities were already on full display.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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One morning this February, William Neil McCasland walked out of his home in Albuquerque for the last time, leaving his phone and prescription glasses behind.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
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Annie’s mother, Donna (Ann Cusack), originally claimed that Rick walked out on them due to shoddy investments.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Fox News Digital learned that a former athletics department administrator reluctantly accepted a voluntary retirement package, and then Berdo was hired shortly thereafter.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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That would be Cameron Foster, the longtime NFL agent who last year signed a one-year deal with UW to serve as its athletic department’s senior director of contracts and cap management.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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