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Definition of walk outnext
as in strike
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands after four weeks of the walkout, management gave in

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Recent Examples of walk out
Verb
The shocking video showed the bold theft and the criminals walking out with the cash machine. Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Funny, the patient who finally walked out of his office looked fine to me. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
Thirty-seven percent of those polled are seeing more walkout or pushout theft. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Many are organizing walkouts, launching climate campaigns, advocating for mental health resources and pushing for change in our community. Rob Moore, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk out
Verb
  • Both Kpler and Windward showed around five ships – total – exited the Strait of Hormuz on the day Wright said 20 million barrels flowed out of the Arab gulf region.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At least one ship entered using the Iranian route, and a small tanker laden with Iranian fuel oil exited, data showed.
    August 17, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But Ezra Klein’s commentary on the movie did lead me to think about the broader issues the movie raises, which strike me as interesting and important.
    Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Iran still strikes at tankers, and expects some form of control over the strait to endure even after a diplomatic settlement.
    Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The animation is truly ugly, the characters moving at the framerate of a PowerPoint and looking less like the animals they’re supposed to be than weird hybrid troll creatures.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of dealing with rental cars or busy trailheads, travelers just want to step out their front door, lace up and move.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That was because the player being replaced — match-winner Will Lankshear — took more than 10 seconds to depart while applauding the supporters.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • President Min Aung Hlaing departed from the capital Naypyitaw on Monday morning accompanied by members of his cabinet.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Unconventional living situations going viral With rentals more expensive than ever, social media posts on how to save money in New York often rack up thousands of likes.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Some go years before receiving an accurate diagnosis or proper medical care.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Side effects were similar to other vaccines that people typically get for other diseases, Healy noted.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Lions lead back is sure to get as many or more touches this year with David Montgomery gone, and Detroit’s offense will score points.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Defender Maxwell Woledzi scored two minutes into second-half stoppage time and MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Metcalf pushed Anthony, according to witnesses, who said Anthony then pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Walk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk%20out. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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