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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
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The Knights walked five, hit a pair of batters and committed two infield errors.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Glamour, 24 May 2025
Amassing as many hits as Judge while staying on pace for more than 50 home runs and over 100 walks is unprecedented—the most walks in a season by anyone with 245 hits or more was 76 by Lefty O’Doul in 1929.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Verb
According to a preliminary crash report, the woman, who was not identified, was walking on the highway when she was struck by a 2021 Mazda CX-5, driven by a 48-year-old man.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The Knights walked five, hit a pair of batters and committed two infield errors.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Noun
Two days later, the pop star officially filed for divorce, sparking a wave of internet backlash, pointed pap walks, and a contentious custody battle over the celebrities' two daughters.
—Glamour, 24 May 2025
Amassing as many hits as Judge while staying on pace for more than 50 home runs and over 100 walks is unprecedented—the most walks in a season by anyone with 245 hits or more was 76 by Lefty O’Doul in 1929.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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The Administration should tread carefully in imposing costs of as high as an additional 8% on a domain where the US enjoys global leadership over fierce competitors.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In the days since then, other major consumer brands have appeared to tread cautiously around pricing.—
Rich Bellis,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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The vehicle then crossed over the Hamilton Avenue intersection and struck a concrete barrier on the on-ramp, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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Any treaty struck between the United States and Iran would require a two-thirds majority vote in the upper chamber, as laid out in the Constitution and noted by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT).—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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To build smarter, more agile systems, organizations should begin by conducting a thorough audit of their current resources to identify areas where AI can enhance existing processes.—
David Jones,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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On Sunday morning, the area around 13500 Palm Ave. remained an active crime scene.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The performances are localized at the promenade at Spreckels Park.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The Hollywood & Dine restaurant on the park’s entry promenade will be transformed into the Amity Island Cafe during Universal Mega Movie Summer.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
Verb
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So, waders are people who just stroll through and say, ‘Oh, this is nice.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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In what has become a familiar sight on the Croisette, Belgian directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne strolled up the red carpet to present their new film to a welcoming crowd.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Verb
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An immigrant from Kazakhstan, who asked the judge not to dismiss his case without success, walked out of the courtroom.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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In classic slasher fashion, the protagonist then walks out of the house alive, traumatized, but victorious.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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According to 2024-25 CDC data, adults who had taken the vaccine were 33% more likely not to need emergency department or urgent care and 45%–46% effective in preventing hospitalizations among otherwise healthy adults over 65 year old.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Her department has appealed the National Endowment for the Arts’ decision to terminate grants awarded to the city.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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There's a ton of kids here over Memorial Day weekend, more than the usual in the last few years, a lot of fights on the boardwalk.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The busiest night was Saturday, which saw several large fights, one stabbing, the assault of a police officer and the discovery of a gun on the boardwalk, Shore News Network reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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