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
Runners, walkers, and everyone in between will appreciate the cushion of these Brooks sneakers.
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The 3,500 participants Sunday represented 216 towns across Massachusetts, while additional walkers from 23 states and five countries participated virtually, organizers said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 May 2026
Outside, a mile-long jogging trail winds through the grounds, alongside and equestrian facilities comprising a five-acre arena, six-stall barn, paddocks, and horse walker.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The backstretch held the stables and the people whose hands made sure the horses were ready for the big day—the night watchmen, the hot walkers, the stall cleaners, the grooms, many of them Black.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The 3,500 participants Sunday represented 216 towns across Massachusetts, while additional walkers from 23 states and five countries participated virtually, organizers said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 May 2026
Outside, a mile-long jogging trail winds through the grounds, alongside and equestrian facilities comprising a five-acre arena, six-stall barn, paddocks, and horse walker.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The backstretch held the stables and the people whose hands made sure the horses were ready for the big day—the night watchmen, the hot walkers, the stall cleaners, the grooms, many of them Black.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walker
Noun
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The cougars that make their way through Minnesota are believed to be lone wanderers from the Dakotas and Nebraska.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Angel was able to swap some Yokohama Geolandars over from his previous wanderer-spec ride, a Honda Element.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stroll along the pedestrian-friendly beach promenade, visit the jaw-dropping Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and savor al fresco dining on the waterfront.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The jetliner carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members en route to LAX reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff late Friday night.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Another hiker died on the same trail one week earlier after falling down a ravine, though officials haven’t clarified whether injuries or illness caused his death.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walker. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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