as in picnics
something easily done or dealt with
no one was pretending that winning the election would be a cakewalk
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Recent Examples of cakewalks
There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The Ducks have just two more trips outside the Pacific time zone to Rutgers and Iowa, neither of which will be cakewalks.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The Ducks have just two more trips outside the Pacific time zone to Rutgers and Iowa, neither of which will be cakewalks.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalks
Noun
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And just in time for spring and summer picnics, beach trips and hiking, the brand is back with the Vitalize collection.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The former offers room for activities, including a large lawn prime for picnics and volleyball courts.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ceiling fans and cross-breezes replace air-conditioning, reinforcing the open-air nature of the design.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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Peak wind gusts Tuesday afternoon could reach 30 mph at times, with 25 mph breezes lingering through Wednesday as high temperatures climb into the 80s.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These mini cakes are perfect for little hands.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The show, sponsored by the Chinese American Club, also featured raffle prizes, box lunches, red bean cakes and traditional red envelopes containing crisp $2 bills for luck and prosperity.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Cakewalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalks. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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