walkers

plural of walker
as in pedestrians
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 walkers Two engaged couples posed for wedding photos in between joggers, dog walkers and sightseers who clamored around Osprey Street to enjoy the day’s majestic sunset. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 James Lake, an MDOT media relations specialist for the northern Lower Peninsula, said the state's turnout estimates are based on the number of certificates handed out to walkers who complete the crossing. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 Housing developments increasingly omitted sidewalks, favoring drivers over walkers, and the country grew more litigious, making planners wary of playgrounds, which could attract lawsuits when kids got hurt. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Keen walkers can set out on foot into the grounds of Blenheim Palace to soak up the stunning scenery. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026 Giant sectionals gave space for everyone to sit in the first floor living room, with plenty of floor space for crawlers and new walkers to safely explore. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 Children and adults will enjoy nonprofit Sturgeon City Environmental Education Center, where both kayakers and leisurely walkers can learn more about Jacksonville’s environment, flora and fauna. Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Mackinaw City walkers will need to rely mostly on street parking. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Like the Revel 7 shoes, this running shoe is great for both runners and walkers, thanks to cooling mesh uppers. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkers
Noun
  • Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Many hiking trails and lodging areas remain closed, and water has been shut off in the inner canyon, prompting advisories that hikers bring their own water or water filtration devices.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • During summer, the Pinzolo cable car climbs to Doss del Sabion at 2,100 metres, where panoramic views stretch across the Brenta range and an extensive network of walking trails caters for everyone from casual hikers to experienced mountaineers.
    Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Connecting with this odd population of wanderers is one of the surprise pleasures of our annual Bishop trip.
    Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • My eight women are divided into wanderers, rebels, explorers, and mentors.
    Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Walkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkers. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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