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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
Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Young is from Pennsylvania and made the BYU volleyball team as a walk-on.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The production that the Texans received from a third-round pick surely was a feather in the cap for Liipfert, a former Georgia Tech walk-on linebacker who was promoted to assistant GM in 2025.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
His positive demeanor is understandable, as there’s plenty to smile about for the former North Texas walk-on who used to watch Shrine Bowl clips on YouTube.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
His oldest brother, Grant Weinmann, was a standout pitcher for Lowell and earned a walk-on spot at Louisville.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Young is from Pennsylvania and made the BYU volleyball team as a walk-on.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The production that the Texans received from a third-round pick surely was a feather in the cap for Liipfert, a former Georgia Tech walk-on linebacker who was promoted to assistant GM in 2025.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
His positive demeanor is understandable, as there’s plenty to smile about for the former North Texas walk-on who used to watch Shrine Bowl clips on YouTube.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 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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The casting reunites Ryder with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice costar Jenna Ortega and her longtime collaborator Tim Burton.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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In scenes like one in which Spider (Jack Champion) and Kiri (Sigourney Weaver) ride an Ilu, the work was made more complicated by needing to combine a human actor with the digital creature and costar.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 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
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Little ones are well taken care of with extras like baby baths, toys, and toiletries all included, and a mini breakfast menu plus essentials like wipes, diaper bins, and bottle warmers all thought of to boot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The carrier is known for its no-frills tickets that offer low fares with the option to pay for extras like seat selection.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dane shared teen daughters Billie and Georgia with actress Rebecca Gayheart.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Makeup-wise, the actress went with a subtle look consisting of bronzy shadow, rosy cheeks and a pink lip.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Lightning entered on a 22-game winning streak, focused on defense and led by a senior point guard worthy of a duel against the Knights’ star point guard.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Will Rogers, a newspaper columnist and vaudeville monologuist—an influencer of the nineteen-tens and twenties—became a movie star who essentially played himself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Both of them scored on a double by Alex Freeland.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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Texas State still had work to do after Mora's two-RBI double.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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For Viola Davis, Robert Duvall was a leading man in every sense of the word.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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His Rise to Fame Jones’ journey to leading man status has been anything but conventional.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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