cakewalks

plural of cakewalk

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Recent Examples of cakewalks La Liga is a two-horse race, with occasional Atletico Madrid interruptions; Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga are Parisian and Bavarian cakewalks with rare exceptions. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Becerra also has a lot more electoral experience, having won 14 elections in California (many cakewalks as a Congressman). Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 There are no real cakewalks in March and – as Thursday proved – upsets are always on the cards. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL. 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
  • They are known to ruin picnics, chase wandering children, and terrorize those who accidentally mow over a nest.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The temperature-regulating fabric, made from a blend of 65 percent cotton and 35 percent linen, is the perfect choice for any upcoming bridal or baby showers, picnics, or even as a cool swimsuit cover-up at the beach.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Northerly breezes will knock the humidity levels down a bit with dewpoint temps in the mid-60s.
    Bill Kelly, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The region’s mild climate and coastal breezes encourage an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Be sure to look out for seasonal cakes by the slice; banana and piña colada are recent hits.
    Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Or, local bakeries, grocery stores, and many big-box retailers like Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s can also make theme cakes to order.
    Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Cakewalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalks. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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