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walkaways

noun

plural of walkaway
as in runaways

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  1. runaways
  2. landslides
  3. sweeps
  4. blowouts
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
  • The Philippines is among the countries most exposed to powerful typhoons, some 20 of which lash the archipelago every year, causing considerable damage and casualties due to floods and landslides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, posed a risk to all the major islands due to the possibility of heavy rains and landslides, forecasters warned.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of landslides
Noun
  • The hottest team this side of Philadelphia is in Kansas City, where the Royals have won eight in a row, thanks to consecutive sweeps of the A’s and Tigers.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Recent sweeps have focused on payment terminals at stores and ATMs where skimming activity is suspected.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeps
Noun
  • Johnson has publicly stated his preference for points and blowouts.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 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
Definition of blowouts
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“Walkaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkaways. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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