as in wanderer
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker
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Recent Examples of walker
The project features nearly 5,000 feet of new pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, including a dedicated path, new crosswalks and barriers separating vehicles from walkers, according to a news release from Louisville Parks and Recreation.
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Or share the course with family members, even the dog walker or sitter, so everyone is up to speed and on the same page.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
One rave reviewer recommends them for retail workers, dog walkers, food service employees, and other folks who spend a lot of time on their feet.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
An avid walker and explorer, Laurence spent his days traveling around the city and shared his discoveries in emails to families and friends.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Or share the course with family members, even the dog walker or sitter, so everyone is up to speed and on the same page.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
One rave reviewer recommends them for retail workers, dog walkers, food service employees, and other folks who spend a lot of time on their feet.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
An avid walker and explorer, Laurence spent his days traveling around the city and shared his discoveries in emails to families and friends.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walker
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Stargazers hoping to catch a glimpse of C/2025 R2 (SWAN) should read our roundups of the best binoculars and telescopes for viewing the night sky, while those looking to image the wanderer should read our guide to imaging a solar system comet with a DSLR camera.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help to find a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian on Interstate 35W early Sunday morning.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Murray has mostly been a pedestrian quarterback.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Monks at the monastery continue to welcome hikers, bikers, and drivers, offering a bed for the night in one of the basic rooms or dorms.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Ortler massif, part of the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border, is a popular destination for experienced hikers and climbers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walker. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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