walk over 1 of 2
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as in sniff (at)
to show contempt for
a conceited boss who constantly walks over employees
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as in landslide
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Recent Examples of walkover
Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
His second-round opponent, Zizou Bergs of Belgium, advances to the third round via walkover.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
While every Florida fan remembers the trauma of losing to then-FCS Georgia Southern in 2013, this should be a walkover.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
In a deep red congressional district, the general election was a walkover.
—Kirby Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
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The tournament announced Wednesday that Draper dropped out of the tournament with an injury and Zizou Bergs will be advancing to the third round by walkover.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
His second-round opponent, Zizou Bergs of Belgium, advances to the third round via walkover.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
While every Florida fan remembers the trauma of losing to then-FCS Georgia Southern in 2013, this should be a walkover.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
In a deep red congressional district, the general election was a walkover.
—Kirby Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkover
Noun
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Homes were left without electricity, and the rains are triggering flooding and landslides along highways and roads.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nguyen Bo Nix sweep, with Garett Bolles out in front, puts the Broncos ahead.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The win capped a weekend sweep for the reigning champion, as Verstappen secured pole position in both the sprint race and the grand prix, before winning both events while heading every lap across both days.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns went at it in Week 6, with the Steelers cruising to a 23-9 blowout win.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The tension between Wall Street and Main Street was on display this week as the country’s top banks reported blowout earnings, while regional lenders spooked investors about risks lurking in their loan books.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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From there, this tongue-in-cheek romp takes off on an adventure to Paris, where Anne joins the sprung-to-life Juliet and her best friend, May, a non-binary person.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos are having a jolly old romp in England this week, with Denver making its second visit for a game in the United Kingdom in the last four years.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Oct. 2025
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This is not just a victory for her, but for every single survivor of the horrific crimes perpetrated by Epstein and his co-conspirators.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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In their 31-0 victory over the Raiders, the Chiefs covered as an 12 1/2-point favorite and improved to 4-3 against the spread this season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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Still, viewing her objectively is impossible, according to Federico Navarrete, historian at Mexico’s National Autonomous University, because the race and class conflicts left by the conquest persist.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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And of course there’s no forgetting the brutality came with the conquest of the Americas.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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This wasn’t a cushioned walkaway win against an overmatched opponent.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The big number: $2.25 million That’s roughly the walkaway money going to J.J. Spaun for winning the U.S. Open.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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“Walkover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkover. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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