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
On was founded in 2010 by a former athlete, proceeding to become one of the leading options for runners, walkers, and casual sneaker appreciators alike.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Before closure, Heritage Park Mall was a frequent location for morning walkers, as many individuals would be seen strolling the mall in the early morning in the 1990s.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Jan. 2026
Connect to Charlotte’s Greenway System Freedom Park forms part of Charlotte’s greenway system, which connects the Queen City through pathways designed for walkers, runners and bikers.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Attendees are asked to bring in unfinished items from past projects and will create kits, such as quilt of valor blocks, walker bags and remaining 3 ½-inch strip kits.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Before closure, Heritage Park Mall was a frequent location for morning walkers, as many individuals would be seen strolling the mall in the early morning in the 1990s.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Jan. 2026
Connect to Charlotte’s Greenway System Freedom Park forms part of Charlotte’s greenway system, which connects the Queen City through pathways designed for walkers, runners and bikers.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Attendees are asked to bring in unfinished items from past projects and will create kits, such as quilt of valor blocks, walker bags and remaining 3 ½-inch strip kits.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walker
Noun
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There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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That includes pedestrian routes and alternative mobility options linking Arlington matches with Dallas events such as the Fair Park Fan Fest.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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That includes removing the Gest Street ramps, rebuilding West Court Street and Winchell Avenue, and removing and replacing a pedestrian bridge over Winchell.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even seasoned hikers have met disaster attempting the climb and, while a precise number of fatalities on the mountain isn't readily available, it's known as among the most challenging peaks in North America.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The park occasionally runs a hiker shuttle so that only a one-way hike is necessary.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walker. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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