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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The trilogy fight between the two saw Shevchenko walk away from UFC 306 with the title back in her hands.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
No matter the season, the weather doesn’t always cooperate for long walks or outdoor play.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The trilogy fight between the two saw Shevchenko walk away from UFC 306 with the title back in her hands.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The rest of the walk passes in amiable chatter about nothing in particular.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
No matter the season, the weather doesn’t always cooperate for long walks or outdoor play.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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All of that being said, Los Angeles is a notoriously prudent organization, so the Chargers would surely tread carefully in any potential trade discussions for Jennings.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What struck me the most was how effortlessly the hotel manages to be both elevated and comfortable.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Miami event featured teen’s work For Zaldivar, this weekend’s historic sainthood ceremony strikes a personal chord.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile in New York, Lindsay Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, attend the US Open while Lola Tung takes a leisurely afternoon stroll.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To stay within a fork’s reach, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza is a 15-minute stroll from RyuGin, which earned three stars for its molecular kaiseki (a traditional multicourse meal) gastronomy.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other Notable Winners NBC’s Saturday Night Live earned recognition beyond its anniversary special, taking home three technical awards in areas like set design, lighting, and sound.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Walk The Boardwalk Virginia Beach's oceanside promenade promises a lovely sunrise or evening stroll.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Hotel Gabrielli is located just a few steps away from Piazza San Marco on Riva degli Schiavoni, a promenade that hosts a string of world class hotels like the Hotel Danieli.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As for whether his character should never step foot on a boat again after what’s happened the past few times, Reedus shrugs his shoulders.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, fans were shocked to see all five members of *NSYNC, which had disbanded nearly 20 years earlier, walked out together to present best pop video.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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One current rumor is that Reilly may walk out of the jury house altogether, which would add another dramatic complication to the season.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By July, the department walked back its need for a large-scale reduction in force.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Renaming the department would likely require an act of Congress.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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