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walk on
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to take unfair advantage of
He dislikes people who are willing to walk on others to get ahead.
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Recent Examples of walk-on
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Taaffe went from walk-on with the Longhorns to first-team All-American as a senior in 2025.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
His leadership skills would be a direct fit in the Broncos’ locker room, as a former walk-on who grew into a star at Texas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Savarino, who was 20 at the time of the incident, was a walk-on for his grandfather’s team and played in 13 games.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the former walk-on piled up 563 punt-return yards, 476 kickoff-return yards and four return touchdowns, bringing his career total to six.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Taaffe went from walk-on with the Longhorns to first-team All-American as a senior in 2025.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
His leadership skills would be a direct fit in the Broncos’ locker room, as a former walk-on who grew into a star at Texas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Savarino, who was 20 at the time of the incident, was a walk-on for his grandfather’s team and played in 13 games.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk-on
Noun
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Scenes are often crowded with supernumeraries.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas News,
30 Mar. 2023
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One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.—
Don Stacom,
courant.com,
12 Nov. 2020
Noun
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Deliberately schlocky and over-the-top, the production is a mere backdrop for the psychodrama happening off set between Elle and her costar Dominique (Havana Rose Liu), a girl her own age who’s also unfortunately her stepmother.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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However, his Comeback costar Lisa Kudrow revealed in December 2019 to the Chicago Tribune that the actor is happily married.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Simpson emerged as a spear-carrier for Social Security benefit cuts in 2010, when he was appointed the GOP co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, established by Barack Obama as a sop to conservative deficit hawks.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bessell found a way out of the jam for Feehan, recording consecutive outs, then the game went off to extras.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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This can give savers some wiggle room in their budget to cover basic living costs or fund extras.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
Noun
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During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress, 79, wore a loose blouse and loafers with a pair of pinstripe slacks, which added a posh twist to her look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Moore’s longtime stylist Brad Goreski curated the actress’ look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Sheets, who started the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning and gave the Padres a 4-0 lead with a two-run homer in the sixth, hit an RBI double in the seventh that put the Padres up by five.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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That’s just a bit more than half the playing area of a doubles tennis court.—
Julie Z. Weil,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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The production company issued a short statement Thursday with early details of plans for the new movie, including the announcement that the search for a new leading man — or perhaps even woman — has begun.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Soderbergh rarely missteps, and this is one of his most underrated films — a perfectly paced angry shout of a movie that matches its captivating leading man.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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