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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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
These ranged from Jamie Campbell Bower walking the Ann Demeulemeester spring 2026 show to the likes of Karol G, who most recently wore a white distressed dress from the brand for her appearance during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime show.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Franco went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run against the Sooners.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Many workers impacted by the acquisition are not happy with the transaction, with roughly 800 ZIM employees walking off the job Sunday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
These ranged from Jamie Campbell Bower walking the Ann Demeulemeester spring 2026 show to the likes of Karol G, who most recently wore a white distressed dress from the brand for her appearance during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime show.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Deputies say that a family was out for a walk Saturday morning near Green Meadows and Farmstead Lane in Delta Township when a vehicle struck the family.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Franco went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run against the Sooners.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
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The county had planned to start early voting on the Thursday before — the same day as several other Illinois counties — but decided to tread carefully due to two ongoing court cases.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This modern-day take on Marco Bellocchio‘s radical 1965 satire Fists in the Pocket, adapted by frequent Yorgos Lanthimos collaborator Efthimis Filippou (Kinds of Kindness, The Lobster), takes its shears to the superrich, going places where Triangle of Sadness or Saltburn fear to tread.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, famine had struck five other areas in North Darfur and also Sudan's Nuba Mountains region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mystic’s many restaurants (including the famous Mystic Pizza), bars, and shops are a short stroll away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Soak in the fresh sea breezes at the outdoor garden shower, or simply walk outside directly onto the sand for an early morning stroll or snorkel.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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AccuWeather forecasters warned that the risk of thunderstorms in northern portions of the Central Valley, along with coastal Southern California, could trigger flash flooding and tornadoes in some areas.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The 30-year-old Somali American, who also co-owns a Mediterranean restaurant in the same area experiencing similar economic tribulations, described his coffee shops as local melting pots for Muslims and non-Muslims, East Africans and White people.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Costa Nova, Portugal An hour south of Porto, the coastal town of Costa Nova has a cheerful row of striped houses sitting along its promenade.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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Outside, along the promenade, emerging-market governments—from India to Nigeria—clamored to have their voices heard, taking over storefronts with glossy displays and bigger-than-life branding.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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So step one is really solidifying that element.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Less inviting and contemplative than aggressive and giddy, its priority isn’t to ask the audience to step outside their own perspective and examine how their behavior may contribute to similar hostilities.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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In Chicago, for example, organizers have encouraged students to walk out and convene at Federal Plaza on Friday afternoon as part of the national action.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Go to feel the ground shake and the sky roar when Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks out to bat.—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The department has helped remove almost 350,000 pounds of trash and more than 920 pesticide containers from grows on public lands over nearly a decade.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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However, the charter amendment would not prevent the city council from creating a new department at its discretion, a city spokesperson said in an email to the Star-Telegram.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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