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as in to tread
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we went for a long walk outside because it was such a nice night
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life
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Recent Examples of walk
Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
For spectators, walking, biking or scootering between viewing areas may be the most efficient option.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Taking walks, listening to music, going to the beach, hanging with the kids.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Imanaga didn’t think much about walking Machado.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
For spectators, walking, biking or scootering between viewing areas may be the most efficient option.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
The former dancer found success in intermittent fasting, eating clean foods, going for long walks daily and taking workout classes with the Fitbit app.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Taking walks, listening to music, going to the beach, hanging with the kids.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Both treaded around 30 percent last season.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Maddie—baggy hoodies tossed over an array of old tattoos, clearly carrying a heavy amount of life for her 28 years—gradually attempts to fill her daughter in on her own youth, treading a tightrope between honesty and delicacy.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Late last night, the Detroit Tigers struck first in the ALDS with a 3-2 win in extra innings against the Seattle Mariners.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the show, Gein strikes Henry with a piece of wood, then drags his body into the woods and stages a brush fire to explain Henry's death.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Imagine the cotton sweatpants styled with the wool coat and V-neck sweater for a Sunday stroll, or a pop of red peeking out from underneath a leather or shearling jacket.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bear took a brief stroll through the aisles of the store, but ended up leaving empty handed, according to Charlie Alolkoy, a resident who was shopping at the time.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reconfiguration includes a wide promenade with a multi-use path fronting the project site.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Waves crashing over a promenade in the Heng Fa Chuen area of Hong Kong during Typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But a few years ago, the chef stepped away from that recipe and stopped using biznaga.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Janego ultimately stepped away from the company before Neon launched in 2017.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The comedian and podcast host performed a stand-up set at the Beacon Theater in New York on Saturday, and attendees reported that a large chunk of the audience walked out during an apparently tumultuous set.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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This is the same front office that let Calais Campbell sign a one-year deal that could potentially be worth $6 million with the Arizona Cardinals, letting the forceful defensive lineman, and sensational team leader walk out the door without a fight.—
Omar Kelly
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Early on, his department sent drones skyward to see how the store was managing incoming vehicles.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Humphrey credits both trends to a shift in department culture.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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