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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
Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The former walk-on spent the bulk of his college career as a depth arm.
—Mike Kaye
march 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
In contrast with other Rhode Island beaches, Narragansett Town Beach charges both a parking fee and a walk-on fee.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Co-founded by childhood friends Mick Assaf—a former Notre Dame football walk-on—and Bailey O’Sullivan, an Auburn graduate and Tigers superfan, the five-year-old platform is the cornerstone of their joint venture Yoke.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Stukes is a fun story, as someone who fought his way onto Arizona’s roster as a walk-on and developed into one of the Big 12’s best corners, getting four interceptions last season.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The former walk-on spent the bulk of his college career as a depth arm.
—Mike Kaye
march 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
In contrast with other Rhode Island beaches, Narragansett Town Beach charges both a parking fee and a walk-on fee.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Co-founded by childhood friends Mick Assaf—a former Notre Dame football walk-on—and Bailey O’Sullivan, an Auburn graduate and Tigers superfan, the five-year-old platform is the cornerstone of their joint venture Yoke.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 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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Charvet dated Baywatch costar Pamela Anderson from 1992 to 1994, and later married Burke.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner last year mingled with his A Complete Unknown costar Elle Fanning, who is a first-time nominee this year in best supporting actress for Sentimental Value.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
9 Mar. 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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Variety attended alongside 2,000 actors auditioning for roles ranging from extras to series regulars.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Read on to discover the highlights, the extras, and the one that stole my heart.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Vampire Diaries alum Kat Graham is now a mom, the actress revealed via Instagram.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to court filings, in an August 2024 exchange naming Freedman and Wallace, Nathan discusses plans with Case to implement a digital campaign targeting Ghost, who was then engaged in an escalating legal battle with Wilson over the actress’ directorial debut, The Deb.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Once inside, the Euphoria star was photographed with a slim gold band on her wedding finger.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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If that role is on the bench, be a star there.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Taiwan, one county issued large baby subsidies, and saw its birthrate double to the nation’s highest.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Plum got help from Kiki Iriafen who nearly had a double double of 13 points and eight rebounds in the first half.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Will Linklater’s 9x leading man Ethan Hawke make his way into the movie?—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Aramayo beat out Hollywood stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and Ethan Hawke to take home the leading man statue for his performance.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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