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Recent Examples of walkabout
One fall day in 1856, a family of Eastern gray squirrels in rural New York uncurled from a cozy nest in a chestnut tree, looked around, and joined half a billion other squirrels on a multi-state walkabout.
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Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6, were joined by their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton and the rest of the royal family for the annual Dec. 25 walkabout following a morning church service at St. Mary Magdalene on Sandringham’s grounds.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Those eft walkabouts are a critical time to look for the best food while the juvenile newt grows and matures.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Their little walkabout date is so awkward and wonderful.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
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Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6, were joined by their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton and the rest of the royal family for the annual Dec. 25 walkabout following a morning church service at St. Mary Magdalene on Sandringham’s grounds.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Those eft walkabouts are a critical time to look for the best food while the juvenile newt grows and matures.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Their little walkabout date is so awkward and wonderful.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkabout
Noun
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The basilica holds significance to Francis, who usually visits the church before and after trips abroad, as well as after hospital stays.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Sixty-eight percent of parents of millennials and Gen Zers say their kids are partaking in the scheduling of activities on the family trip.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The climb features a long snow slog with a short section of roped travel at the end.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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The anatomical cushioned insoles, stretchy side panels, and padded collars make these Nova slip-ons a dream for long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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For decades, Hurtigruten has been a leader in Norwegian coastal cruising and, more recently, expedition travel.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ambitious shoot took place over five years and 180 expeditions.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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The 40-city global trek kicks off in Glasgow on May 27, followed by stops in London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Munich.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Support acts have yet to be announced, but the trek kicks off on June 16 in Manchester, England.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2025
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On Saline’s first drive, Carr — who nearly had his first throw get picked off — went 6-for-6 for 55 yards as the nine-play, 80-yard march was capped by a 15-yard TD run by Rush.—
Brad Emons,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Aug. 2023
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Blake’s grandfather, Jacob Blake Sr., was a prominent minister and civil rights leader in the Chicago area who helped organize a march and spoke in support of comprehensive housing law in Evanston, Ill., days after the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.—
Stephanie Pagones,
Fox News,
24 Aug. 2020
Noun
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In January 2025, Netflix announced price hikes in the U.S. and other markets across all plans, including the Standard ad-free plan in the U.S. (which increased from $15.49 to $17.99 per month).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Buttons from China and fabrics from Italy were among the materials and components already seeing 5 percent to 15 percent price hikes—even though tariffs on European products have not yet taken effect.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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About 4% of the world’s maritime trade and more than 40% of US container traffic traverses canal.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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For food and wine lovers To book: Tauck, Uniworld, Riverside Just about every European river cruise traverses at least one famous wine-making region.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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Daniels’ first foray into the horror genre shot to No. 1 on Netflix after dropping Aug. 30, which may have a little bit — or a whole lot — to do with Close, who clearly had the time of her life playing a tramp named Alberta.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2024
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On March 7, 1913, rescuers were desperately searching the same waters for survivors of the Alum Cine, a British tramp steamer, that exploded while being loaded with 350 tons of dynamite (nine boxcars’ worth) that was bound to Panama for construction of the canal that was underway.—
Frederick N. Rasmussen,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2024
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“Walkabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkabout. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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