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
The original clowning actors in the United States joined trick riders on horseback, jugglers, and rope walkers to draw laughs by mocking conventional norms of the time.
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Time, 30 Oct. 2025
RetrievAir, another startup, offers airport dog walkers and works with rescues to fly shelter dogs to new homes — no charge, no crate, no middle seat.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
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.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In parks, alert staff or fellow walkers.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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
In the roaring 1920s, barnstorming and flying circuses featuring wing walkers and aerial acrobatics soared in popularity.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
There will be live entertainment, including Mariachi band, stilt walkers, flower crown making and face painting.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
Morning commuters will need to be on the lookout for runners, joggers and walkers.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Time, 30 Oct. 2025
RetrievAir, another startup, offers airport dog walkers and works with rescues to fly shelter dogs to new homes — no charge, no crate, no middle seat.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
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.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In parks, alert staff or fellow walkers.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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
In the roaring 1920s, barnstorming and flying circuses featuring wing walkers and aerial acrobatics soared in popularity.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
There will be live entertainment, including Mariachi band, stilt walkers, flower crown making and face painting.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
Morning commuters will need to be on the lookout for runners, joggers and walkers.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkers
Noun
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About a month into her hike, Hurricane Helene hit, and she and other hikers were forced to evacuate as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy urged people to avoid the southern sections of the trail.—
The Washington Post,
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
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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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Walkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkers. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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