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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
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Dunn can’t say whether or not Mendoza would have taken a walk-on spot at Miami had Manny Diaz and his staff even offered one.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Miami was in the recruiting cycle before coach Mario Cristobal arrived, and Manny Diaz’s staff didn’t invite Mendoza as a walk-on.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Hoiberg’s son Sam has evolved from a walk-on practice player to one of the Big Ten’s most versatile guards.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The only one is SDSU walk-on Raymar Gonzalez from Eastlake High School.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Dunn can’t say whether or not Mendoza would have taken a walk-on spot at Miami had Manny Diaz and his staff even offered one.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Miami was in the recruiting cycle before coach Mario Cristobal arrived, and Manny Diaz’s staff didn’t invite Mendoza as a walk-on.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Hoiberg’s son Sam has evolved from a walk-on practice player to one of the Big Ten’s most versatile guards.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
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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
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For a recent appearance on The View with costar Luke Thompson, Ha wore a blindingly white coat with an over-the-shoulder scarf.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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The director/costar/producer/financier/head of the studio (yes all one person) had zero experience.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Simpson emerged as a spear-carrier for Social Security benefit cuts in 2010, when he was appointed the GOP co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, established by Barack Obama as a sop to conservative deficit hawks.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If farmers weren’t sure how much was already in the soil, adding a little extra seemed safer than risking a shortfall.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Biossance’s 100% Sugarcane Squalane Oil is literally just squalane—no fillers, fragrance, or extras—which is part of why dermatologists love it.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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The billionaire was in a romantic relationship with actress Talulah Riley at the time.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s no argument that Rachel McAdams is a compelling actress to watch onscreen.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment industry rewards relevance, star power and personal branding.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nearby, Sotheby’s will host its first Masters Week at the Breuer Building; its star lot will be a Rembrandt drawing of a lion estimated to sell between $15-20 million.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In doubles, the team of Lily Fairclough and Dani Borruel ranks sixth in the nation.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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No gymnast in the history of the Auburn program had performed a Yurchenko double until Bell did so in last Friday’s season opener.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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Thompson is taking on the mantle of the leading man this season, reprising his part as the second-eldest Bridgerton son.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sigourney Weaver and Mads Mikkelsen, her leading man in horror movie Dust Bunny, were mutual fans of each another.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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