WALK-ONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

walk-ons

noun

plural of walk-on

as in supernumeraries

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nonactors

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Noun

Keep enough linens to meet your actual household needs, then donate usable extras or responsibly dispose of anything that’s too worn to pass along.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
After blowouts, shutouts and easy wins, the Indians went into extras for the first time to keep the longest streak in 101 years intact.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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