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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Nearby, wineries are set among picturesque rolling hills, with many offering outdoor areas for picnics.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pasta salads aren't only for picnics.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sprawling under a constant sun and cooled by ocean breezes rippling through those signature palm trees, Los Angeles is a singular city with hotel options to match.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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From muscling the F50s around the course in strong winds, these soft, sub-foiling breezes require a completely different skill set.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Containers will be provided to take home other cakes, but feel free to bring your own.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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From cakes to pies to cookies and more, these are Grandma's favorite dessert recipes to enjoy on Easter Sunday.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Cakewalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalks. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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