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Definition of walk-onnext
as in supernumerary

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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
Noun
The former third-string walk-on finished with 286 passing yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in those two games. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Fritz's Boss walk-on look featured a relaxed, double-breasted suit with broad lapels, offering a contemporary take on formalwear. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The matter was not on the city’s agenda but was brought on as a walk-on item at the top of the meeting. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Redshirt junior Aidan Warner, a former walk-on from Winter Park, stepped in for Lagway in 2024 after he was injured against Georgia, but remains an emergency option. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk-on
  1. supernumerary
  2. costar
  3. spear-carrier
  4. extra
  5. actress
  6. star
  7. double
  8. leading man
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Einbinder, 31, isn’t the only Hacks costar who has stopped by to cheer on Stalter’s Broadway debut.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Her Onslaught costar Drew Starkey broke out into a shocked laugh.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Definition of costar
Noun
  • 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
Definition of spear-carrier
Noun
  • To get a clearer picture of your total trip cost, consider bundling extras like carry-on bags, checked luggage, and seat selection during checkout.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
  • Talk about hitting every left-wing talking point and even throwing in a few extras.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of extra
Noun
  • The film was nominated for five Oscars, with Angela Bassett’s nomination for best supporting actress marking the first time any actor in a Marvel film was nominated for an Academy Award.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Who the actress is playing has been kept a total mystery, a rarity for the type of movie that often advertises its villains as much as its heroes.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of actress
Noun
  • Blackwell is a 3-star prospect who committed to Clemson in May.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Four decades after buying his first ring, Goodall remains the man trusted by boxing’s biggest promoters and biggest stars.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • The men’s doubles champions were Australia’s Matthew Ebden and John Peers, Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini won women’s doubles gold and the mixed doubles went to the Czech Republic’s Kateřina Siniaková and Tomáš Macháč.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Jarvis delivered again late Wednesday with a go-ahead RBI double that sparked a six-run eighth inning en route to a 7-6 victory over his hometown Padres.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of double
Noun
  • In Fortune’s book, Chiu’s character, the best friend of Matt Cornett’s leading man, plays a much smaller role, which allowed the actor some space to find his own Jordie.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
  • Filming Christopher Nolan’s epic took a toll on its leading man.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of leading man

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