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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
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Must have drunk coffee, washed my face, swum in the ocean if in Santa Barbara, walked in the park if in New York, done whatever for the Pine Ridge Girls School—but where?
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The walk has been going for 56 years strong and is only growing.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Before the couple, who are both 28 and prefer to keep their last names private, walked down the aisle, Alexa had a wedding dress reveal with her eight bridesmaids.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Must have drunk coffee, washed my face, swum in the ocean if in Santa Barbara, walked in the park if in New York, done whatever for the Pine Ridge Girls School—but where?
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
But Muncy’s walk-off homer secured the win.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The walk has been going for 56 years strong and is only growing.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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What’s left for her is to tread and retread this path, from Mexico to Texas to California and back.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Still, the show seems to tread somewhat carefully, with selections that appear less overtly political than other artworks that are in the museum’s holdings.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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With officers trailing behind, the suspect sped through a red light, nearly striking cross traffic at an intersection.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This two-piece strikes the right balance between casual and stylish.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Before taking a stroll down Magazine Street, get filled up at Gris-Gris.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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The stroll to the 11th tee box was a subdued swagger, with confidence and strength emanating from every step of defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hooker also shared his account of what happened with several friends and even annotated maps of the area.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The legal grey area has apparently even made Frontex, the EU border control agency, uncomfortable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tucked up against the northeast side of the rugged Julian Alps near the Austrian border, Lake Bled comes complete with a sweeping alpine panorama, a cliff-hanging medieval castle, a lazy lakeside promenade, and a fairy-tale island topped with a church.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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The city is widening its entertainment zone to include the whole downtown area, rather than just the promenade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bieber had stepped onto a smaller stage, more sharply circular than the first, and two acoustic guitarists came to sit on either side of him, flanking him like twin cherubs attentive at their harps.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Lucky has long aspired to become a lawyer, but the cost of college forced her to step away from school last fall and work full-time.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The three unions, representing most district employees, were prepared to walk out together unless each union achieved its own tentative agreement.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Penton walked out herself and hugged two women who’d attended the proceedings.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The department is now pushing for licensure and regulation, saying there are more than 400 ABA facilities in Colorado.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tan was alluding to accusations and suspicions — which have been denied by the city and police department — about the ALPR data being accessed by federal authorities and immigrations agents in violation of state law and Santa Clara County’s sanctuary policy.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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