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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
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
In footage posted to X (formerly Twitter) on April 15, Sweeney could be seen walking down an aisle in a dramatic white wedding gown featuring a strapless corset bodice and billowing princess skirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Analisa Novak, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Even 30 minutes of structure — walks, small creative tasks or meaningful conversations — can interrupt the cycle and return you to the present.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The trek would've been 7 miles had the toddler walked straight, the rancher said.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
In footage posted to X (formerly Twitter) on April 15, Sweeney could be seen walking down an aisle in a dramatic white wedding gown featuring a strapless corset bodice and billowing princess skirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Michael Bown experienced this firsthand when his pitbull-mix, Millie, escaped during a walk in lower Manhattan after slipping out of her collar.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Even 30 minutes of structure — walks, small creative tasks or meaningful conversations — can interrupt the cycle and return you to the present.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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But shifting the focus from treading water to achieving a compelling goal creates motivation and forward momentum.—
Andrew Neal,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There’s still much to be mined from this storyline — but tread carefully!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The scalloped edges strike again in this rattan tray, which can hold decorative items like an oversized knot sculpture or serve as a mini drink station in your home office—something Open Door alum Kathy Hilton once suggested to her daughter Paris. .—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said if Russia is genuinely ready to observe a full and unconditional ceasefire, Ukraine will mirror that approach and strike only in defense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The floor plan also accommodates a living room area with space for a couch, coffee table, floor lamp, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Waterbury Police Department responded to the area of Albion Street just after 6:30 p.m. and found the victim who had sustained gunshot wounds.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Now, according to the outlet, the building has been renamed and repurposed to Bell Works, and serves as a tourist attraction and unofficial town square, that includes an indoor promenade with shops and a food court.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to walk the seaside promenade ringing the peninsula.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Walking, riding, limping, trudging, scooting, strolling — all the various forms of low-speed locomotion — define the experience of being in New York.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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All to the excitement of onlookers strolling along the avenue, ending at Rockefeller Center to celebrate the day.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump reportedly walked out of a negotiating session, and the Ivy League school ended up expanding elsewhere.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Moments later, Tomas walked out of the house carrying Alicia, who was able to reunite with her father.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is likely to be five or six players making up the centre back department next season.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Meyer, a captain of Truck 29, joined the department in 1996 and spent most of his nearly 30-year career on the West Side.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Elizabeth Bartlett reminisces about walking the boardwalk in John’s Pass, Florida, where her family would regularly vacation.—
Rick Muach,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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The 10-foot-wide, four-block-long boardwalk is located between Georgetown Harbor and Front Street’s row of shops (don’t miss Waterfront Books) and restaurants.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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