WALK ON Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Chesney’s vision of a familial culture was also reinforced by senior linebacker Wyatt Mosier, who received a grant Tuesday in honor of Nick Pasquale — a former Bruin walk-on wide receiver who died in 2013 — from the Pasquale family. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The reduction in walk-on opportunities is unfortunate, but scholarship opportunities have expanded in some sports. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Guests have direct, walk-on access to the non-drivable section of Daytona Beach. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Withers had been a walk-on wide receiver at Florida State in 2016 and 2017. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk-on

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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
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

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Less than two weeks after the sudden death of her costar Hayden Panettiere, the Nashville actress posted an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton following the country superstar’s death on Tuesday.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
In October 2025, Curry made another appearance in celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary at a screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery alongside his costar, Barry Bostwick.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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Now, as her family, friends and fans mourn, questions remain about what happened in the actress’ final hours before her death at age 36, far from home at an apartment in South Carolina.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Best actor, meanwhile, went to Adrian Văncică for You Don’t Belong Here, which comes with the same cash prize as best actress.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of actress

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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, Jack White, every living president, Jane Fonda, and countless more have all mourned the beloved star.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
The late star had also been a co-owner of Sandollar Productions alongside her former manager, Sandy Gallin, which produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Father of the Bride and Sabrina, among others.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of star

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Tommy White hit an RBI double with two outs in the sixth and Donovan Walton added a run-scoring single, extending the lead to 4-0.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Angels lose to Guardians in extra innings José Ramírez drove in five runs with three doubles, Steven Kwan had five singles and the streaking Cleveland Guardians overcame an early five-run deficit to beat the Angels 8-6 in 10 innings Tuesday night.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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Compared to Chalamet, another leading man with great range but more naked ambition than Pattinson, the British star’s self-effacing personality comes across as more endearing, Weekman believes.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
As De Noche is revived following the casting of a new leading man, Christine Vachon is happy with the new version of the film.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

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