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walk on
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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
Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
While the potential to keep current walk-ons beyond the 105 is welcome news to coaches who were disappointed to see those players possibly lose their opportunities, the timing creates a quandary.
—Sam Khan Jr., New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Even so, the main role of the walk-ons at Florida is to prepare the rotation players for their next opponent.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Purdue put walk-on offensive lineman Ethan Trent, younger brother of the late Boilermakers superfan Tyler Trent, on scholarship.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Gets a small walk-on role and understudies the lead, and then the top dog loses his voice.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
While the potential to keep current walk-ons beyond the 105 is welcome news to coaches who were disappointed to see those players possibly lose their opportunities, the timing creates a quandary.
—Sam Khan Jr., New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Even so, the main role of the walk-ons at Florida is to prepare the rotation players for their next opponent.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Purdue put walk-on offensive lineman Ethan Trent, younger brother of the late Boilermakers superfan Tyler Trent, on scholarship.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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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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After Trachtenberg’s death was confirmed by the NYPD, many of her former costars reacted to the news of her death, including Blake Lively, Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Their attendance comes just days after costar Sadie Sink, who is currently performing across the street in the new play John Proctor Is the Villain, also made a visit to the production.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Every night, the audience isn’t meant to be extras in a 1959 club show at the Copa.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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For now, players will have to decide if the MVP Bundle’s early access, extras, and dual-title access justify the $149.99 tag.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the Method thing was buried deeply in Marilyn’s own experience — the fact is that Marilyn Monroe was an extremely difficult actress to work with.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, April 27, the 59-year-old actress posted several photos on her Instagram account, showing the newly public couple enjoying some time together in Tennessee, hanging out on a ranch and driving around in an ATV.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now, last month, there was another star of the big screen in the ring, coaxing Cena to go over to the dark side.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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