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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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In the scene, the pair ride a tall robotic contraption down the peaks of a snowy mountain before encountering All Terrain Armored Transports, or AT-AT walkers, which begin shooting at them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The 3,500 participants Sunday represented 216 towns across Massachusetts, while additional walkers from 23 states and five countries participated virtually, organizers said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
3 May 2026
Noun
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There is quite a bit of signage to keep hikers on the right path, but those with mobility issues should proceed with caution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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Officials continue to stress that prevention remains the best way to avoid dangerous encounters, urging hikers to stay alert and avoid interacting with wildlife.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Pedestrians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestrians. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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