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Recent Examples of walkabout
Kate Middleton makes her first royal appearance on a walkabout in Wales
As Princess Diana had done before her, Kate took a royal walkabout in Wales with her husband-to-be, completing her very first royal duty.
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Both Charles and Diana stopped in front of her during a walkabout on that 1983 tour.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Prince Louis, who is set to turn seven this year and is a veteran of many palace balcony moments, had a shy turn during a recent walkabout.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Both Charles and Diana stopped in front of her during a walkabout on that 1983 tour.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Prince Louis, who is set to turn seven this year and is a veteran of many palace balcony moments, had a shy turn during a recent walkabout.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkabout
Noun
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Travelers already fortunate enough to spend a few days in the epitome of paradise know what these excited resort-goers are in for—the trip of a lifetime.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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During a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son, they are targeted by a gang of kidnappers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But things changed after World War II, as cars and planes became more popular and accessible modes of long-distance travel.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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With both travel and programming budgets under pressure, all markets have to make a strong case to get buyer and seller bums on seats (or, more accurately, into screening booths and meeting rooms).—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Each offers materials, information and a place to gather before your expedition.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Quite the contrary, the high-end expedition includes private chartered flights, stays in upscale hotels, and memorable experiences like traditional game drives and hot-air balloon rides.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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The dogs in question come into play as a big souvenir obtained by Melissa McBride’s Carol during her trek with Daryl (Norman Reedus) through the Chunnel from France to England, and those hot dogs will be referenced early and often during the season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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That high is continuing with the new European trek; hopefully, North American dates are on the way.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Shoreline, Washington, there will be sign-waving and a march as well as a Back-to-School Drive to collect supplies for local students.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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But Starks answered with a 21-yard completion to KD Mosley, sparking a march of three consecutive 10-plus-yard gains to set up the winning kick.—
Jayden Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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His plan, if realized, would require a tuition hike and bring about the college’s second radical transformation in as many years.—
Alice Herman,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, a hike to the fees associated with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, which processes travel applications from residents of more than 40 countries that are part of the Visa Waiver Program.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Characters in Gravity’s Rainbow traverse The Zone with instant death hovering overhead; a paranoia known to the civilians of Gaza.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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Our money is on the ten-mile round-trip Alum Cave Trail, with highlights including a hike-through rock arch, the cliffy overhang of Alum Cave Bluffs, and narrow ledges to traverse (equipped with metal cables to grab for stability).—
Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan,
Outside Online,
6 June 2025
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In Commonweal a Berrigan brother wrote from jail of the hopeful solidarity among his Black cellmates; Catholic Worker newspapers, their cheap ink faded by an afternoon of sunlight, described finding Christ among tramps on the breadline and exhorted readers to join Him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 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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“Walkabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkabout. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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