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as in sniff (at)
to show contempt for
a conceited boss who constantly walks over employees
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Recent Examples of walkover
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
On average, there were slightly fewer retirements and walkovers in the early portion of the season between 2015 and 2024 than there had been between 2005 and 2014.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
New York’s long-term QB plan remains unclear, but signing Wilson and its draft possibilities mean there should not be a divisional walkover this season.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Wild Card Alexandra Eala of the Philippines advanced to the quarterfinals by walkover after Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew with a low back injury.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
For instance, since 2009, there have been 50% more retirements or walkovers in the men’s draw of the U.S. Open, the final major of the year, than in the Australian Open, which takes place eight months earlier in January.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Look for beach walkovers on Highway 98, which will lead you to the sand while protecting the natural plant life and dunes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
The Texans had a walkover win over a flawed Chargers team that wasn’t ready to play playoff football.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
Phrase
Shelton caught some fortune too, getting a walkover in the second round from France’s Hugo Gaston, the diminutive and underpowered craftsman of clay court tennis.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
On average, there were slightly fewer retirements and walkovers in the early portion of the season between 2015 and 2024 than there had been between 2005 and 2014.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
New York’s long-term QB plan remains unclear, but signing Wilson and its draft possibilities mean there should not be a divisional walkover this season.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Wild Card Alexandra Eala of the Philippines advanced to the quarterfinals by walkover after Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew with a low back injury.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
For instance, since 2009, there have been 50% more retirements or walkovers in the men’s draw of the U.S. Open, the final major of the year, than in the Australian Open, which takes place eight months earlier in January.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Look for beach walkovers on Highway 98, which will lead you to the sand while protecting the natural plant life and dunes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
The Texans had a walkover win over a flawed Chargers team that wasn’t ready to play playoff football.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkover
Noun
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Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Helena Wegner
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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When glaciers melt, sea levels rise, avalanches and landslides are more likely to occur, and long-term freshwater access is thrown into question.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Drumming up another postseason push: After a sweep in LA, a fifth straight AL West title for the Astros seems inevitable.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The Orioles completed a weekend sweep of Atlanta on Sunday.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Then pick up the Dyson Airwrap for easy blowouts at home.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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For the most part, he's either entered a game as a defensive replacement, a pinch-runner, or as a pinch-hitter in a blowout.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Winner of the Tony for Best Musical among a raft of prestigious awards, the diabolically funny romp was based on a novel by Roy Horniman.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
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McConnell finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, six assists and four steals in 24 minutes of Indiana’s 108-91 Game 6 romp of OKC.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The three-run blast, launched shortly after a 35-minute rain delay, gave the Yankees a 4-0 lead in what became a 10-3 victory.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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On World Vitiligo Day, she was honored with her own figure at Madame Tussauds in New York City — a moment Harlow saw not just as a personal achievement, but a victory for the entire community.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
9 July 2025
Noun
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His parents, Polish immigrants who fled German conquest and discrimination, took Indian land—and felt shame over doing so, having been uprooted themselves.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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Wine production declined somewhat but still survived through Byzantine, North African, and Arab rule and was revitalized and then almost taxed out of existence after the Norman conquest in the 11th century CE.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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The big number: $2.25 million That’s roughly the walkaway money going to J.J. Spaun for winning the U.S. Open.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Despite the walkaway, CDCR said nearly all who leave such programs without permission are eventually apprehended — a rate of 99% since 1977, officials touted in the news release.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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“Walkover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkover. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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