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Recent Examples of pedestrians
Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestrians
Noun
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Before the treatment, many participants struggled with a slow, mechanical gait, and 12 used assistive devices such as walkers and canes.—
Amber Dance,
ArsTechnica,
17 May 2026
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In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Loved by casual and serious hikers alike, the Moab 3s have a roomy toe box that lets your feet splay naturally, plus a supportive heel counter that keeps you stable on uneven ground.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail More for cyclists than hikers (though anyone is welcome), this route traces the remnants of an old canal for 20 miles through the park and continues all the way to Cleveland.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pedestrians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestrians. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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