WALKOVER Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of walkover

as in landslide

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phrase

as in sniff (at)

to show contempt for a conceited boss who constantly walks over employees

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Noun

Black analysts and fans, and Louis himself, expected the fight to be a walkover, a mere speed bump on the way to the heavyweight championship. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026 Villanova would toss the Owls aside by 20 for its 22nd consecutive win against their Philly opponents, a walkover victory that barely moved the needle anywhere outside of the city limits. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Since 2000, there have only been five walkovers at the quarterfinal stage in the men’s or women’s draws of any of the majors. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 June 2026 Tabilo received a walkover from Valentin Vacherot in the previous round, while Kouame won in five sets, from 5-3 down in the fifth. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for walkover

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Noun

Researchers believe volcanic activity triggered an underwater landslide and caused a large chunk of Anak Krakatau’s southwest slope to collapse and displace a large volume of water.

— Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
All that changed on August 26, when the port was engulfed by an enormous wave of water – as the first point of impact from a landslide and explosive flooding that then ripped into Nepal.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of landslide

Noun

South Dakota also has senior RB Keyondray Jones-Logan, who can line up in the slot like a receiver or motion back inside and receive the handoff for a quick fly sweep.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026
Corry’s group calls on the city to conduct sweeps of Skid Row to remove all dogs who do not have adequate food, water or shelter, or who are not microchipped and spayed or neutered.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweep

Noun

Well, this, a ridiculously starry gonzo romp that invites an international A-list cast to jump off a cliff in the pursuit of the most eccentric kind of entertainment.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
But then, with seven minutes of the 90 to play in Sunday’s eventual 5-0 romp away to Coventry City, up stepped Lewis Dunk to score from long range with the type of technique not normally associated with a centre-back.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of romp

Noun

His Emmy win last week for guest acting on The Bear set the record for longest gap between acting Emmy victories at 48 years.

— Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Oklahoma State ended its 21-game losing streak against FBS opponents with a 39-31 victory over Oregon.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of victory

Noun

Statues of some of Hungary’s leaders are displayed around two colonnades on one side of the square, which was commissioned in 1896 to commemorate the anniversary of the Hungarian conquest 1,000 years earlier.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Michigan’s win against Oklahoma stands out as the Big Ten’s most impressive nonconference conquest so far.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of conquest

Noun

Despite the walkaway, CDCR said nearly all who leave such programs without permission are eventually apprehended — a rate of 99% since 1977, officials touted in the news release.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
The Post’s count of walkaway deaths included three at Brookdale facilities and one at a Sunrise facility.

— Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024

Definition of walkaway

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