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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
Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
In other photos, Grace is seen on horseback and walking in an equestrian uniform.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Pousada do Vale Just a short walk from Noronha’s historic center, Pousada do Vale is a lush, garden-like refuge with a lovely spa.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Mark walks differently than you, talks different than you, fights differently than you.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
In other photos, Grace is seen on horseback and walking in an equestrian uniform.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Snapdragons bloomed in flower beds along the front walk.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Pousada do Vale Just a short walk from Noronha’s historic center, Pousada do Vale is a lush, garden-like refuge with a lovely spa.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
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The Brit List script, which treads the line between black comedy and drama, is set in the early 20th Century Hungary where a village knitting club takes it upon themselves to poison their abusive husbands with arsenic.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Federal health officials warned state Medicaid directors to tread carefully, and the Department of Justice announced subpoenas of some children's hospitals and threatened providers with prosecution.—
NPR,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Arteta can strike a crotchety figure in post-match interviews, particularly when his team have dropped points.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here to take you from the city stroll to the last-minute flight, the bag — offered in brown and blue, tulip-pink and emerald, or hot-pink and emerald — will do wonders when worn alongside breezy linen separates, denim dresses, and Larroudé’s own Verona New Macrame Flats in Burnt Umber Leather.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Outside, lush tropical gardens and an expansive evergreen lawn provide ample opportunities for strolls and prime waterfall views, while the heated pool, surrounded by palms towering over chaise lounges, is the perfect spot to unwind and listen to a live band playing in the courtyard.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Teams that may have some postseason games to play are certainly showing themselves as playoff scenarios take shape in KC-area and regional college football.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Rebecca Minkoff was on the balcony taking photos, the promenade and theater in the background.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The development also promises reconstruction of a 6,000-square-foot public viewing deck and a new 12-foot-wide pedestrian promenade, both overlooking Harbor Island’s West Basin.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At this time, Mike has stepped away from his role at Trailer Park Boys Incorporated and Gary Howsam has assumed managing director responsibilities.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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These are very dishonest people who tried to step on the scales of a Presidential Election.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Growing up, my friends and I would trek to the local video store every Friday and walk out with armloads of VHS cassettes, and later DVDs.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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During a pre-pageant event, pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly chastised Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, leading to a tense back-and-forth exchange that resulted in several contestants walking out in support of Bosch.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Friday, two federal judges ordered SNAP benefits to be paid from the department's contingency fund, but confusion continued over the issue Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry said at a press conference last week that LSU and its athletic department are not broken.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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