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
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
First on the scene Before the NHL pregame fences blocked off Northeast 16th Avenue, popular with the area’s walkers, runners and baby strollers, the first two fans in Panthers jerseys sat on a bench watching the setup for the Friday night fuss.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Everyone from professional dog walkers to frequent flyers gives it high marks for its roomy interior and smart organizational pockets that keep everything from treats to passports secure and easy to find.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Hikers and walkers have their choice of paths throughout this stunning region.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Plans include music, magic shows, face painting, stilt walkers, fairies, robots, a giant LED screen showing the ball drop from Times Square and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Far from the ominous white walkers of winter…humor is coming!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
First on the scene Before the NHL pregame fences blocked off Northeast 16th Avenue, popular with the area’s walkers, runners and baby strollers, the first two fans in Panthers jerseys sat on a bench watching the setup for the Friday night fuss.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Everyone from professional dog walkers to frequent flyers gives it high marks for its roomy interior and smart organizational pockets that keep everything from treats to passports secure and easy to find.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Hikers and walkers have their choice of paths throughout this stunning region.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Plans include music, magic shows, face painting, stilt walkers, fairies, robots, a giant LED screen showing the ball drop from Times Square and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Far from the ominous white walkers of winter…humor is coming!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkers
Noun
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Some years, the lake freezes hard enough for cars to drive out to Madeleine Island, and if winter has been especially cold, hikers and skiers can explore the islands' sea caves by foot.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Along the way, hikers are treated to views of glacial lakes, waterfalls, and wildflowers.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.—
Alex Abramovich,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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The Gage Hotel Just north of the park in Marathon, find the Gage Hotel, which has been hosting weary wanderers since 1927.—
Carrie Dennis,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Walkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkers. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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