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
Disabled veterans say the sheds are cramped, flimsy and problematic for wheelchairs and walkers.
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Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That’s not including the walkers.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Over on CityWalk, there will be patio guitarists, DJs, stilt walkers on select nights and exclusive drink offerings during the Mardi Gras After Party in Pat O’Briens.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Vehicles must remain separate from walkers in the lineup.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Known for its residential swank defined by Art Deco-meets-Art Nouveau touches and façades, the neighborhood is dominated by well-to-do locals, out-of-town visitors, and an endless stream of runners and dog walkers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That’s not including the walkers.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Over on CityWalk, there will be patio guitarists, DJs, stilt walkers on select nights and exclusive drink offerings during the Mardi Gras After Party in Pat O’Briens.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Vehicles must remain separate from walkers in the lineup.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Known for its residential swank defined by Art Deco-meets-Art Nouveau touches and façades, the neighborhood is dominated by well-to-do locals, out-of-town visitors, and an endless stream of runners and dog walkers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkers
Noun
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More adventurous hikers can tackle Morne du Vitet, the island’s highest point, or the Sentier de Grand Fond, which winds along dramatic coastal cliffs and natural pools.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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End the hike with a warm bowl of soup, a cookie and the company of other hikers.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
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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“Walkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkers. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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