WALK ON Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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as in supernumerary

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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

Noun

The Toray Pan Pacific Open marked a reunion for Osaka and Hana Yagi, who previously collaborated on the tennis star’s 2026 Wimbledon championship walk-on look. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Tommy Carr is the son of Michigan graduates, including former walk-on quarterback Jason Carr. — Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Pegg earns scholarship Hayden Pegg joined the UConn football program as a preferred walk-on in 2023. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Hoch, who was a walk-on in 2023, leads the team with three touchdowns this season and will enter his fourth matchup against the Bulldogs. — Niles Hall, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk-on

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Noun

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
Broken into six-hour installments spaced out over two weeks, the hallucinatory concert extravaganza is being custom tailored, with local musicians, guest artists and glittery supernumeraries brought in for the occasion.

— Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018

Definition of supernumerary

Noun

Ahead of its Wednesday release, star Geena Meszaros opens up about her costar Gabby Windey and what happens when Catholic school girls become sinners.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
Fischer and her The Office costar and friend Angela Kinsey launched the TV series rewatch podcast Office Ladies in 2019, sharing inside information on behind-the-scenes moments and answering fans’ questions.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of costar

Noun

The Black Friday promotion brings the K70's price down to US$699, with a US$600 saving and complimentary promotional extras.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The Criterion Collection version of the film recently launched, and comes with a bunch of extras in a gorgeous set.

— Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of extra

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The All’s Fair actress, 46, shared a throwback photo of herself as a teenager cuddling with Jenner as a baby and giving her a kiss on the cheek.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
An urgent call is placed to Paris requesting a colorful Dior gown for the actress, sending Christian Dior and his team of seamstresses into a race against the clock.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of actress

Noun

Antetokounmpo’s Heat co-star Bam Adebayo scored just four points in Monday’s half before going on to finish with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 shooting on threes, nine rebounds and four assists.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
The basketball expert also worked on two books with NBA star Charles Barkley.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

The Spurs jumped on Buzelis from the first pass of the second half, crawling up into his space and launching quick doubles that left the wing reeling for the remainder of the game.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Jockey Armando Ayuso and trainer John Sadler scored the only two doubles of the day.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of double

Noun

With his eccentric fashion sense and dance moves, lovelorn almost-leading man Duckie remains one of teen cinema’s most memorable characters.

— Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026
After years of guest-starring roles on the small screen, Skerritt eventually transitioned to television as a leading man, playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock in Picket Fences.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

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