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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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It is positioned as a safety wearable not only for runners, but also for cyclists, dog walkers, hikers, and commuters.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
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Several of the younger walkers took advantage of the opportunity.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Extreme heat claimed the lives of three hikers in two incidents last week in the Grand Canyon.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The hikers were found deceased when responders arrived.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Pedestrians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestrians. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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