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 mall-walkers of Citrus Heights Over the years, some of the mall’s closest observers have been the mall-walkers who traverse the shopping center most mornings — and have been doing so, in some cases, since before Citrus Heights was incorporated in 1997.
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Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
One of the walkers, Stebbins (Garrett Wareing), sets himself apart from the other walkers, avoiding making close connections with the other contestants in an attempt to win.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Pete would want two walkers to win the Long Walk going forward, so that friends could be victorious.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
What is happening to our beautiful boardwalk, which is meant for walkers/runners and non-motorized vehicles?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Once Garraty and McVries are the only walkers who remain, McVries attempts to kneel down and sacrifice himself to allow Garraty to win.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Someone had strung up nets full of walkers overhead like the world’s ickiest piñatas.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
From Benzie County to Allegan County, Lake Michigan conditions are unsafe for swimmers (including beach walkers near piers) as waves will range from 2-6 feet high with rip currents.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In both Pride and Prejudice and The Irishwoman in London, these unusual and excellent walkers take matters into their own hands—and feet.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
One of the walkers, Stebbins (Garrett Wareing), sets himself apart from the other walkers, avoiding making close connections with the other contestants in an attempt to win.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Pete would want two walkers to win the Long Walk going forward, so that friends could be victorious.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
What is happening to our beautiful boardwalk, which is meant for walkers/runners and non-motorized vehicles?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Once Garraty and McVries are the only walkers who remain, McVries attempts to kneel down and sacrifice himself to allow Garraty to win.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Someone had strung up nets full of walkers overhead like the world’s ickiest piñatas.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
From Benzie County to Allegan County, Lake Michigan conditions are unsafe for swimmers (including beach walkers near piers) as waves will range from 2-6 feet high with rip currents.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In both Pride and Prejudice and The Irishwoman in London, these unusual and excellent walkers take matters into their own hands—and feet.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkers
Noun
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The Old Mill Trail is a heavily trafficked area of the park, popular with hikers looking for moderate distance and sweeping views without strenuous elevation gain - about 1,400 feet over eight miles, when combined with two of the park’s mixed-use trails.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The area has flat dirt trails for hikers and bikers, rock canyons and open grass fields.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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No, not little green men, but rather deep-space wanderers like the peculiar comet 3I/ATLAS discovered this summer.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Walkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkers. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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