1
as in stepped
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in struck
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands
workers threatened to walk unless management agreed to shoulder more of the cost of health insurance
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Recent Examples of walked
Kyle Teel walked and then Andrew Benintendi doubled.
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Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Spears' budding models — whose father is Kevin Federline — walked the Vetements menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show on Friday, June 26, proving that they're built for the stage just like their mom.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Children's Hospital Colorado About 30 people walked the runway, including patients, nurses, designers, and even Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot, made an appearance.
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Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Caminero hit a 427-foot shot to center in the first after Yandy Díaz walked and Jonathan Aranda was hit by a pitch.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Normally the loudest, brightest voice on the field, Arnold walked off that day subdued, trying to summon his trademark confidence.
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Bob Wojnowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
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Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Nick Kurtz walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th to force home the winning run.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Spears' budding models — whose father is Kevin Federline — walked the Vetements menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show on Friday, June 26, proving that they're built for the stage just like their mom.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Children's Hospital Colorado About 30 people walked the runway, including patients, nurses, designers, and even Miles, the Denver Broncos mascot, made an appearance.
—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Caminero hit a 427-foot shot to center in the first after Yandy Díaz walked and Jonathan Aranda was hit by a pitch.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Normally the loudest, brightest voice on the field, Arnold walked off that day subdued, trying to summon his trademark confidence.
—
Bob Wojnowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
—
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.
—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Nick Kurtz walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th to force home the winning run.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walked
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As Maher walked on stage to receive his award from 2014 awardee Leno, up stepped impressionist Friend from the audience to interrupt the proceedings.
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But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound.
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The suspect’s vehicle entered a closed roadway on Interstate 20 at the 420 exit near Aledo and struck an 18-wheeler, the release states.
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According to the department, a third-party contractor accidentally struck a power line while working in the area, causing a brief power outage at the Adamsville Pump Station.
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To my surprise, Conway showed up, walking Clyde; Bores strolled past me in a dark suit.
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.
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The 1,200-pound giraffe, named Gracie, wandered away from her unfenced habitat at Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas, on June 12.
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At the time, the ranch said the giraffe had likely slipped through an enclosure gate and wandered into surrounding private ranchland.
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Members of the Orange Army danced, sang, marched and partied, saying their iconic celebrations were a way to bring joy to the World Cup, regardless of the outcome on the pitch.
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Every evening for weeks, protesters have marched by the thousands in the capital, Tirana, holding up cutouts of flamingos.
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Hippos surfaced around us, elephants sauntered along the water’s edge, and an African fish eagle called overhead.
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The Princess Diaries actress proudly sauntered into The Albie Awards with her man on her arm back in 2023.
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“Walked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walked. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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