WALKAWAYS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

walkaways

noun

plural of walkaway

as in runaways

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Noun

Offering help to located runaways Each runaway who is located is offered services specific to their needs and circumstances.

— Tony Aiello, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026

Definition of runaways

Noun

Among other problems, the Eel River Canyon’s unstable geology is notorious for landslides that sent train cars careening into the water.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of landslides

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Yes, this was the same Brewers team that had been swept by the Dodgers in the 2025 NLCS, marking the first time in baseball history that two teams exchanged sweeps in consecutive years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Baumann recommends blocking access by installing door sweeps, placing steel wool around pipe penetrations, and sealing cracks in the foundation.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeps

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Yes, there were plenty of blowouts and overmatched teams that may not have enjoyed their playoff experience too much.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
That vision informed the trio of products the duo is launching with, which are formulated to elongate the time between wash days, meaning less blowouts and less hot tools, as well as simplifying the number of products used in a routine.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of blowouts

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