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as in treading
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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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
Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 17 Oct. 2019
Germantown resident Jan Miller agreed that the village should be a real friendly walking place with shops, restaurants and a great sidewalk in five years.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2019
Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For travelers, the Burrees make an excellent choice for long-haul flights, walking around new cities on chilly days, and even casual meals out with your favorite jeans, trousers, and sweaters.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
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
Germantown resident Jan Miller agreed that the village should be a real friendly walking place with shops, restaurants and a great sidewalk in five years.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2019
Verb
The study defines moderate activity as walking or gardening, while running could be a vigorous activity.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For travelers, the Burrees make an excellent choice for long-haul flights, walking around new cities on chilly days, and even casual meals out with your favorite jeans, trousers, and sweaters.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking
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Liverpool have already been treading a fine line.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Adler had fallen off the wakeboard and was treading water when hit.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Fearing for their safety, a Border Patrol agent opened fire, striking both suspects, prosecutors allege.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Take a note from Fran Drescher’s Golden Globes look and stock up on her striking Laura Geller New York Makeup glam products at Amazon now.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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When the vehicle began to move forward slowly, another agent standing in front of the SUV drew a firearm and fired at least two shots through the windshield while stepping backward.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Customers today research extensively before stepping inside.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2026
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe is known for its panoramic view of small planes taking off or landing but also for past concerns about customers wandering off the driveway into the path of taxiing planes.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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After marching through a Minneapolis neighborhood, the crowd of thousands gathered on the street where Good was fatally shot.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The announcement marked his full leap into politics after gaining national attention for marching with protesters in 2020 and speaking at the Democratic National Convention last August.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Walking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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