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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Recent Examples of walkover
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Shelton caught some fortune too, getting a walkover in the second round from France’s Hugo Gaston, the diminutive and underpowered craftsman of clay court tennis.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
On average, there were slightly fewer retirements and walkovers in the early portion of the season between 2015 and 2024 than there had been between 2005 and 2014.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
New York’s long-term QB plan remains unclear, but signing Wilson and its draft possibilities mean there should not be a divisional walkover this season.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Wild Card Alexandra Eala of the Philippines advanced to the quarterfinals by walkover after Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew with a low back injury.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
For instance, since 2009, there have been 50% more retirements or walkovers in the men’s draw of the U.S. Open, the final major of the year, than in the Australian Open, which takes place eight months earlier in January.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Look for beach walkovers on Highway 98, which will lead you to the sand while protecting the natural plant life and dunes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
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Flair hit a walkover clothesline on Green, but Green battled back when Flair scaled the ropes.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Shelton caught some fortune too, getting a walkover in the second round from France’s Hugo Gaston, the diminutive and underpowered craftsman of clay court tennis.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
On average, there were slightly fewer retirements and walkovers in the early portion of the season between 2015 and 2024 than there had been between 2005 and 2014.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
New York’s long-term QB plan remains unclear, but signing Wilson and its draft possibilities mean there should not be a divisional walkover this season.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Wild Card Alexandra Eala of the Philippines advanced to the quarterfinals by walkover after Paula Badosa of Spain withdrew with a low back injury.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
For instance, since 2009, there have been 50% more retirements or walkovers in the men’s draw of the U.S. Open, the final major of the year, than in the Australian Open, which takes place eight months earlier in January.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Look for beach walkovers on Highway 98, which will lead you to the sand while protecting the natural plant life and dunes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkover
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Topline Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified to become a Category 5 storm on Saturday, one day after being upgraded from a tropical storm, as forecasters warned of flooding and possible landslides in the Caribbean through the weekend.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Inter Milan finished second in Serie A last season after claiming the title in a landslide the year before.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Milwaukee Brewers completed the sweep of the Mets with a 7-6 walkoff win, erasing a 5-0 lead, tying the game at 6-6 in the bottom of the eighth before Isaac Collins hit a home run off right-hander Edwin Diaz in the top of the ninth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
10 Aug. 2025
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Essaouira’s souks, seafood stalls, galleries, beach cafés, and the golden sweep of sand that’s made the city a magnet for surfers, artists, and sun-chasers alike.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
9 Aug. 2025
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His Monday meeting in the Oval Office with Zelensky will likely reveal an evolution in their relationship, and Trump’s view of Putin, since their ghastly February blowout.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Other revenue surprised, too, with blowout growth of 29.8% to €780 million, thanks to more maintenance (MRO) and BA Holidays revenue.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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And this immensely fun, if minor, romp from the '80s perfectly captures the decade's raunch-lite spirit and funky fashion sense.—
Michelle Kung,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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His new film, Highest 2 Lowest, which opened Friday, flips Akira Kurosawa’s mannered 1963 staple, High and Low, into a rowdy, topical, laugh-out-loud romp (starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$AP Rocky) that’s as beautifully jarring as a dissonant sax solo.—
Will Dukes,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
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Catcher Miguel Amaya had just returned from a nearly 12-week absence on Tuesday, but in Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays, he was carted off the field after badly spraining his ankle and will require a stint on the injured list.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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If the Spanish match is approved, the event would be a massive victory for LaLiga President Javier Tebas, who has been pushing for the match for years.—
Patrick Sung,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The result: The obstacles to the far right’s blueprint for conquest and ethnic cleansing have been removed, and its agenda has effectively become Netanyahu’s policy.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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But for now, the Sky are charting a course toward a disastrous result for the entire league — handing the Lynx even more ammunition to load up for yet another WNBA title conquest.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 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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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
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“Walkover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkover. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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