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
Their favorite activities included walking, painting, watching baseball and going to Sunset Beach. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 They were also given a flag to take with them before walking off stage. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 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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  • Initially, both teams looked to be treading carefully, wary of a misstep now in the knockout stage.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • By treading lightly with finishes, opening up the loft area to more light, and getting clever with storage, Marie channeled the unit’s coastal locale, conjuring up an aesthetic lexicon that suggests the interior of a boat with its clean, functional lines.
    — Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
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  • One of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year was striking the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning, the second massive storm to hit the territories since April.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of striking
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  • The unit’s new plan centers on returning focus to its flagship Xbox console, which represents 80% of its business, funneling its content budget toward high-growth areas such as the Minecraft game, and stepping away from smaller studios.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • Nolan now lives a relatively private life since stepping away from acting.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of stepping
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  • These might be mineral water showers or baths, cold-water enemas, or just drinking 3 glasses of stinky, sulfurous spring water daily before breakfast, while strolling and engaging in pleasant conversation on a landscaped promenade.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
  • Here’s how to spend a day strolling, dining, and taking it as slowly as the locals do.
    — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of strolling
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  • Outdoor experiences are just as compelling, from kayaking through mangroves at the Environmental Learning Center to wandering the lush landscapes of McKee Botanical Garden.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Two months ago, he was discovered wandering the San Francisco streets, blocks away from his typical habitat and suffering from severe malnutrition.
    — Liz Gray, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of wandering
Verb
  • Ben felt that his biggest contribution to Civil Rights would not be marching in the streets, but instead demonstrating his capabilities to others in influential positions through performance, negotiation, and results.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Media images showed tens of thousands of people marching along Tirana's main boulevard toward Skanderbeg Square.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
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“Walking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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