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
Noun
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Adventure guides the ninth sign's spirit; these wanderers are not afraid to take risks.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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The Boise Police Department said late in the afternoon in a post on X that a pedestrian was hit near the corner of Harrison Boulevard and Ada Street, and said the juvenile had injuries that appeared to be life-threatening and was taken to a local hospital.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
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Aside from the now-pedestrian ability to count steps, the watches purportedly can spot possible atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) and sleep apnea.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM—Speed Meets Circularity For athletes like cyclists, runners and fast hikers who live in motion, Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM delivers dynamic protection without compromise.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Earlier this year, in July, a hiker died on the South Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon National Park.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walker. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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