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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
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In women’s action, Naomi Osaka put on another fashion show for her walk-on before beating Donna Vekic 7-6 (1), 6-4.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The custom walk-on outfit featured a black sleeveless jacket with beading and a pleated skirt, according to Vogue.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 26 May 2026
The full New Balance look is completed with a walk-on asymmetric zip jacket outfitted with zipper cuffs and shoulder pads in homage to Paris, the world’s fashion capital.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Rebecca S’Manga Frank plays Corrina, an amiable new waitress at Wally’s who tips Kenneth off that there might be an opening at one of the banks, as well as a litany of other walk-on roles, including additional waitstaff at Wally’s and bank customers who test Kenneth’s composure.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In women’s action, Naomi Osaka put on another fashion show for her walk-on before beating Donna Vekic 7-6 (1), 6-4.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The custom walk-on outfit featured a black sleeveless jacket with beading and a pleated skirt, according to Vogue.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 26 May 2026
The full New Balance look is completed with a walk-on asymmetric zip jacket outfitted with zipper cuffs and shoulder pads in homage to Paris, the world’s fashion capital.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 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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Padelecki has been married to his former Supernatural costar Genevieve Cortese since 2010.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Common and costar Alexandria Riley pose at the Season 3 photo call for their series Silo in Los Angeles on June 15.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 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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As studios increasingly remove titles from streaming services or leave them stranded in digital limbo, Klausner wanted a physical version of Difficult People to exist in the world, complete with commentary tracks and other extras.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The actress, 34, has had a lifetime to learn how to be in the presence of formidable figures; her father is Bono.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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During a conversation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt at the cultural and community center 92NY, the 80-year-old actress was asked to share her thoughts on children and teenagers finding early fame as social media influencers.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The teenager is a team assistant and volunteer with big dreams of one day becoming a soccer star.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The former child star was met by paramedics after landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, June 15, and was transported to a hospital.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Men's singles and doubles, Women's singles and doubles, and mixed doubles.—
Jason Cohen,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Benji, the protagonist, who narrates from adulthood, is fifteen and determined to distinguish himself from the brother who’s always been his double.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Noun
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And in a city fluent in glitz and glamour, the United States found a striking new leading man for an opening act that hinted at something bigger — perhaps even a summer blockbuster.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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But here, in the strongest era of his leading man status, Caine is a dashing, moral, relentless badass who takes out an entire family of rich creeps.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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