walking 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of walkingnext
as in sauntering

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verb

present participle of walk
1
as in treading
to go on foot I walked slowly to school

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2
as in striking
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands workers threatened to walk unless management agreed to shoulder more of the cost of health insurance

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Recent Examples of walking
Adjective
The ranking cites Montrose's offbeat award-winning restaurants and bars that offer a look into different world cultures all within walking distance of the neighborhood as the main reason for its No. — Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, 4 Dec. 2019 An adjoining shopping center followed in 2018, with a Publix and shops and restaurants, including Cooper’s Hawk Winery and BurgerFi, all within walking distance of the new townhouses and apartments. — Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 17 Oct. 2019
Verb
It's become a tourist destination with walking groups driving in from around the region to check it out. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 30 July 2026 The linebacker was looked at on the sideline for several minutes before walking off the pain and returning to drills. — Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for walking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking
  1. treading
  2. striking
  3. stepping
  4. strolling
  5. wandering
  6. marching
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  • That’s someone treading open water who has figured out that the only way not to drown is to never stop kicking.
    — Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • But like its tenacious relic-hunting heroine, the enduring property is always treading new ground.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of treading
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  • Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Preparing to depart for Charlotte this week as LAFC’s lone representative in the MLS All-Star Game, Son continued his recent form by striking a right-footed shot low inside the far post.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of striking
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  • Its sweeping wooden exterior has made Oodi one of the Finnish capital’s architectural landmarks, yet the building becomes more interesting after stepping inside and seeing how residents use it.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • And remember, stepping away from work — even temporarily — can reduce your future earning potential.
    — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of stepping
Verb
  • For gardens, Shosei-en is a quiet surprise so close to Kyoto Station that most visitors walk right past it, a strolling garden of ponds, bridges, and teahouses that makes a perfect first or last stop in the city.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In summary, anyone already planning to order a thermal-invisibility cape and spend the evening strolling unnoticed past infrared cameras should put the grappling hook back in the cupboard.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
Definition of strolling
Verb
  • Before catching an afternoon game, grab some breakfast and take your time wandering through animal exhibits before heading to the stadium.
    — Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Tourists can enjoy wandering through this gem's stunning blue and white hilltop towns and tasting authentic, fresh Mediterranean food.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of wandering
Verb
  • Criston Cole was marching toward his annihilation, and now that march is over.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Tensions escalated Monday when police moved to disperse thousands of protesters marching toward Parliament.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
Definition of marching

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“Walking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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