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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as in sauntering
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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
City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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
Adjective
The pedestrian was reportedly walking in the middle of the road when they were struck by a Nissan Versa, the CHP said in its online log.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking
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Moroney has been following in Wilson’s footsteps as representative of a thrilling new wave of country women — and freshman artist Langley has been treading in Moroney’s steps just about as quickly.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Jey Uso ended up striking Reed with the chair twice in the back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Israel striking Doha — the city the US and Israel chose to host negotiations with Hamas — the theory seems more plausible than ever.—
Hadley Gamble,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Many spots offer reserved seating, VIP tables, and group packages, creating the perfect setting to experience the excitement without stepping inside the stadium.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Newspaper reporters and photographers had already assembled en masse, stepping around the body while taking notes and photos, preparing to breathlessly report in print and on the radio every detail of the scene as well as Hansen and Brown’s first observations.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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The expansion will add new areas for strolling and hanging out.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cape May is not only scenic but a perfect beach town, with a promenade for strolling or biking and a myriad of excellent restaurants serving local seafood.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Caiman was found wandering as a stray and suffering from demodectic mange, a skin infection that left him hairless and pink.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles quickly capitalized, marching 59 yards before Jalen Hurts scored on a quarterback sneak to extend the lead to 20-10.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Always one of my favorite weeks, the biscuits came marching in looking predictably tasty.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Walking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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