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walk on
2 of 2phrase
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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
Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The custom walk-on outfit featured a black sleeveless jacket with beading and a pleated skirt, according to Vogue.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 26 May 2026
The full New Balance look is completed with a walk-on asymmetric zip jacket outfitted with zipper cuffs and shoulder pads in homage to Paris, the world’s fashion capital.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
But a walk-on pass to the 50-yard line at a Patriots game?
—Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
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Noun
In women’s action, Naomi Osaka put on another fashion show for her walk-on before beating Donna Vekic 7-6 (1), 6-4.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The custom walk-on outfit featured a black sleeveless jacket with beading and a pleated skirt, according to Vogue.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 26 May 2026
The full New Balance look is completed with a walk-on asymmetric zip jacket outfitted with zipper cuffs and shoulder pads in homage to Paris, the world’s fashion capital.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
But a walk-on pass to the 50-yard line at a Patriots game?
—Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 May 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 actor also won an MTV Movie Award in 1996 alongside his costar Natasha Henstridge for Best Kiss for the movie Species.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Dietzen popped up with former costar Pauley Perrette for a local show, the actor posted on Instagram Sunday, June 7.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 June 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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Don’t wait to add one to your cart, and consider picking up an extra for someone celebrating a milestone.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Winn blew the save, and the Giants lost in extras.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Lead actress dropped to 41 from 53, a far cry from the 96 in 2023.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The twins have since founded other fashion labels including Elizabeth and James, named after two of their younger siblings (including actress Elizabeth Olsen).—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The winners would get their photo taken alongside a Barca star for a charity calendar benefiting UNICEF.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Panama is now best known for producing Major League Baseball stars, with legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera standing head and shoulders above the long list of Panamanians who have graced an American ballpark.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The squad also ranked in the top 40 nationally with 119 doubles.—
Steven Johnson
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Her comeback is in doubles with partner Victoria Mboko, 19, a rising star from Canada, with their first match early this week in the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London.—
Greg Cote
June 7,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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But here, in the strongest era of his leading man status, Caine is a dashing, moral, relentless badass who takes out an entire family of rich creeps.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Spain’s midfield will win it for them and Pedri, 23, will be the leading man.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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