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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
CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
With just over a minute remaining and Michigan comfortably ahead by 30 points, walk-on guard Charlie May, son of head coach Dusty May, rose up and buried a three-pointer.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The former Nebraska walk-on played a key role in lifting A&M's 30th-ranked rushing attack and made crucial plays in the passing game, including the go-ahead touchdown against Notre Dame.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Boettcher was Oregon’s defensive play-caller and won the Burlsworth Trophy as the nation’s top walk-on in 2024.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
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Ishiba, a walk-on guard on Izzo's national championship team in 2000, hired former Michigan State video coordinator Jordan Ott to coach the Suns this season.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
With just over a minute remaining and Michigan comfortably ahead by 30 points, walk-on guard Charlie May, son of head coach Dusty May, rose up and buried a three-pointer.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The former Nebraska walk-on played a key role in lifting A&M's 30th-ranked rushing attack and made crucial plays in the passing game, including the go-ahead touchdown against Notre Dame.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Boettcher was Oregon’s defensive play-caller and won the Burlsworth Trophy as the nation’s top walk-on in 2024.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 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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Dan Levy, who co-created and starred on the award-winning series Schitt’s Creekalongside O'Hara, recently remembered his beloved costar in an emotional interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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Harington's costar Shailene Woodley is also seen in character while on the set of Count My Lies on April 2 in New York City.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 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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Lake Ridge goes extras to beat Weatherford Mansfield Lake Ridge tied it with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning and then scored on a walk-off error in the eighth to beat Weatherford 2-1 in a District 3-6A game on Tuesday night at Lake Ridge High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The game featured 30 fouls total and garnered three red cards — one per team that seemed fair, plus an extra to the Rapids that felt harsh in the moment and contributed most to the outcome.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Much of the initial attention during the first season centered on the actress and her bountiful blond mane and sexy swimsuit poster.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lyonne's appearance at the Lorne premiere comes just days after the actress freed the nipple in a sheer bodysuit and corset hot pants at the Euphoria season 3 premiere in Hollywood.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Neighbors opposed to a soccer star’s plans for a six-plex in the Westside are appealing after a judge denied their request for a review.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Along with the people-watching at a hotel known for housing stars from Taylor Sheridan’s TV shows, the new menus make the patio the best place to dine on pretty days.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Guardians finished with just one hit on a double that landed over right fielder Michael Conforto’s head.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nick Castellanos hit the first of San Diego's four RBI doubles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The next James Bond movie is in the works, but the film's leading man has yet to be cast.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the 20th century dozens of movies chronicled their adventures, with each era casting its leading man as the noble, brave and loyal, leading musketeer.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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