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
While the French film industry, like Hollywood, is overwhelmingly liberal (think of the walkouts at the César Awards when accused statutory rapist Roman Polanski won best director in 2020), some of the biggest Gallic stars of yesteryear have loudly bucked the trend.
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
The scandal is the latest incident linked to this year's turbulent Miss Universe contest hosted in Thailand, where organizers have faced walkouts and accusations of rigging.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
The strike had been announced on December 8, when roughly two hundred workers representing three unions at the museum voted unanimously to begin rolling walkouts.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
From his pulpit, Wicks rains down selectively vituperative fire and brimstone, with an eye toward provoking walkouts from unsuspecting visitors—say, a gay couple or a single mom.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
Another from @msexcelesports, featuring the hype tunnel walkouts and a custom Excel Championship theme song, racked up more than 350,000 views and nearly 3,000 comments.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Since October 7, 2023, the Committee has received allegations that SDP is rife with antisemitic incidents, including allegations of teachers spreading antisemitism in the classroom and SDP approving antisemitic walkouts that isolate Jewish students.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
In the wake of Rupert’s reassignment and her co-teacher Mark Henrikson’s placement on administrative leave, hundreds of parents have organized school walkouts, protests and an effort to recall Board President Jasjit Singh.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Nov. 2025
The barn complex includes six stalls with individual walkouts, two tack rooms, and space for carriages or gym equipment.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
The scandal is the latest incident linked to this year's turbulent Miss Universe contest hosted in Thailand, where organizers have faced walkouts and accusations of rigging.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
The strike had been announced on December 8, when roughly two hundred workers representing three unions at the museum voted unanimously to begin rolling walkouts.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
From his pulpit, Wicks rains down selectively vituperative fire and brimstone, with an eye toward provoking walkouts from unsuspecting visitors—say, a gay couple or a single mom.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2025
Another from @msexcelesports, featuring the hype tunnel walkouts and a custom Excel Championship theme song, racked up more than 350,000 views and nearly 3,000 comments.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Since October 7, 2023, the Committee has received allegations that SDP is rife with antisemitic incidents, including allegations of teachers spreading antisemitism in the classroom and SDP approving antisemitic walkouts that isolate Jewish students.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
In the wake of Rupert’s reassignment and her co-teacher Mark Henrikson’s placement on administrative leave, hundreds of parents have organized school walkouts, protests and an effort to recall Board President Jasjit Singh.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Nov. 2025
The barn complex includes six stalls with individual walkouts, two tack rooms, and space for carriages or gym equipment.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkouts
strikes
Noun
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The unrest entered its 12th day with general strikes spreading across major commercial centers and street clashes intensifying, particularly in western Iran.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Season One concludes with the Texas Tech geology graduate abandoning a well crew after tragedy strikes, only to achieve rapid success in his personal and work endeavors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Walkouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkouts. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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