as in strikes
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands
after four weeks of the walkout, management gave in
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Recent Examples of walkouts
In North Texas, hundreds of students in the Fort Worth, Birdville, Hurst-Euless-Bedford and Forney ISDs, among other districts, have staged walkouts in protest of federal immigration policy, including the ICE crackdown in Minnesota.
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Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
They agency said teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions could include revoking their licenses.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
On Friday, hundreds of Louisville students participated in school walkouts to protest recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
Under the new guidance, campus administrators and Austin ISD police will monitor walkouts that remain within 300 feet of a school building, while law enforcement will assume responsibility once students move farther from campus, according to the district.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Three members of the State Board of Education are expressing their concerns about recent student ICE walkouts and suggesting that school funding be tied to compliance with safety and security protocols.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The walkouts come after last week’s strike pledge that was supported by 85% of union staffers, WGAE said.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
The spokesperson said the district allows for students to participate in planned civic actions — including walkouts or protests — for a period of time during the school day, per CPS guidance.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
The walkouts aim to raise awareness of what union officials call unfair labor practices.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
They agency said teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions could include revoking their licenses.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
On Friday, hundreds of Louisville students participated in school walkouts to protest recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
Under the new guidance, campus administrators and Austin ISD police will monitor walkouts that remain within 300 feet of a school building, while law enforcement will assume responsibility once students move farther from campus, according to the district.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Three members of the State Board of Education are expressing their concerns about recent student ICE walkouts and suggesting that school funding be tied to compliance with safety and security protocols.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The walkouts come after last week’s strike pledge that was supported by 85% of union staffers, WGAE said.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
The spokesperson said the district allows for students to participate in planned civic actions — including walkouts or protests — for a period of time during the school day, per CPS guidance.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
The walkouts aim to raise awareness of what union officials call unfair labor practices.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkouts
strikes
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When there is no global response, the strikes become more frequent and increasingly brutal.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The consequences of Russian strikes are aggravated in many urban areas by reliance on centralized heating systems, a legacy of the Soviet era.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Walkouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkouts. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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