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as in to tread
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we went for a long walk outside because it was such a nice night
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life
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Recent Examples of walk
Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Norway has walked away from Canneseries as the big winner this year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
Baty has more extra-base hits and more pop in his bat, while Acuña draws more walks.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
There is the prospect that Van Nistelrooy could walk away, but sacking two managers and their backroom teams in the same financial year would cause more profit and sustainability (PSR) issues.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Norway has walked away from Canneseries as the big winner this year.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
On Friday, May 25, Moore and the Colts advanced to the area round with an 11-5 victory over Irving Nimitz; Moore had a unique and solid performance, drawing four walks.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
Baty has more extra-base hits and more pop in his bat, while Acuña draws more walks.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Just treading water would have been a moral victory.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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With staff shortages affecting everything from trail maintenance to visitor safety, travelers can lighten the load by treading carefully.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The scalloped edges strike again in this rattan tray, which can hold decorative items like an oversized knot sculpture or serve as a mini drink station in your home office—something Open Door alum Kathy Hilton once suggested to her daughter Paris. .—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The flooding is part of severe weather that struck multiple states in the South late Saturday and into Sunday.—
Matthew Rehbein,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The floor plan also accommodates a living room area with space for a couch, coffee table, floor lamp, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Waterbury Police Department responded to the area of Albion Street just after 6:30 p.m. and found the victim who had sustained gunshot wounds.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many food trucks lined both sides of the promenade in front of the convention center.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The incident, which occurred near a beach in the tourist promenade area, left multiple people dead and others seriously injured.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For a more cushioned New Balance option, consider the Fresh Foam 1080s, which Glamour contributor and marathoner Jenny McCoy swears by for both long-distance running and casual neighborhood strolling.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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His goal was to capture that throwback feeling of aimless summer days strolling down the boardwalk with the frozen snack in hand in his Lemon Italian Ice flavor.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Under Secretary Noem, fraudsters are walking out in handcuffs.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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By Ana Swanson On April 2, President Trump walked out in front of a crowd of officials, reporters and workers in hard hats assembled in the White House Rose Garden and unveiled his plans for remaking the global trading system.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dugan’s criminal complaint shows she has been charged with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest, and obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a federal department or agency.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth ordered each military department to review its military Equal Opportunity (EO) and civilian Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, according to a memo dated Thursday and released Friday.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Elizabeth Bartlett reminisces about walking the boardwalk in John’s Pass, Florida, where her family would regularly vacation.—
Rick Muach,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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The 10-foot-wide, four-block-long boardwalk is located between Georgetown Harbor and Front Street’s row of shops (don’t miss Waterfront Books) and restaurants.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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