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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
Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Those relatively few poachers who do face justice often walk with minor fines and other penalties.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Few things are as rejuvenating as a walk through a quiet glade of trees.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
On Thursday morning, as members walked to the Capitol for votes, there was a conspicuous police presence.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Those relatively few poachers who do face justice often walk with minor fines and other penalties.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nearly 100 people from various parts of the world and walks of life gather at Rocket Ranch for every Starship test flight, Gomez noted.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Few things are as rejuvenating as a walk through a quiet glade of trees.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Moroney has been following in Wilson’s footsteps as representative of a thrilling new wave of country women — and freshman artist Langley has been treading in Moroney’s steps just about as quickly.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hayes isn’t the only one who has made it, yet still treads carefully with their money.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taking a stroll and admiring fall’s vibrant hues is a quintessential autumn activity — and according to The New York Times, Nashville is one of the best cities to soak in the reds, oranges, and yellows of the beloved season.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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That inspired me to walk off lunch by taking a circuitous stroll down to the docks in search of a water taxi.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The sun was still bright on the promenade.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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The nearest train station, in Brescia, is approximately a 45-minute drive away, while the charming town of Salò, home to the lake's longest promenade, is just 15 minutes by car.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for whether his character should never step foot on a boat again after what’s happened the past few times, Reedus shrugs his shoulders.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That momentum undoubtedly filtered into the stadium once Eze walked out.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Around him, other students started to walk out of the cafeteria.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sound department actually played the music that would overlay the scene as Dockery acted.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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This program comes at a critical time for the automotive industry, as employers increasingly need to develop worker skills and standardize AI usage across departments.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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