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noun

Definition of walkovernext
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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Recent Examples of walkover
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkover
  1. landslide
  2. sweep
  3. blowout
  4. romp
  5. victory
  6. conquest
  7. walkaway
Noun
  • The hyperscalers and the bitcoin managers turned data center builders could suffer if the Dems score a landslide.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
  • In fact, Seminole County had beaten its early/mail balloting totals from the 2022 midterm by Friday — but as with other Central Florida ounties (with the possible exception of Orange County) the numbers don’t support any kind of landslide.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of landslide
Noun
  • Talarico is on track to lead a Democratic sweep of Texas statewide offices, cutting down some of the most powerful politicians in the state’s history.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Little’s victory could be the beginning of another Republican sweep.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of sweep
Noun
  • If the blowout look keeps dominating, Velcro rollers could see wider everyday use.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, there were plenty of blowouts and overmatched teams that may not have enjoyed their playoff experience too much.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of blowout
Noun
  • In his latest romp, corporate greed, lovable cows and hideous monsters converge in Richland, Ohio.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The senior safety had a 65-yard pick-6 in the previous home game — a 61-7 romp over UTEP.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of romp
Noun
  • Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, but the Lakers surged in the third quarter, outscoring Miami 32-21 to cruise to victory.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Tre White scored 22 points while and Tyran Stokes and Leroy Blyden added 15 points apiece for the Jayhawks, who won on opening night for the sixth straight season and stretched their streak of home-opening victories to 54 games (dating to 1973-74).
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of victory
Noun
  • His military conquests consolidated the provinces of Kyiv and Novgorod into a single state, and his Byzantine baptism determined the course of Christianity in the region.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Wisely, these African rulers understood the ultimate goals of European soldier-surveyors – to map the road to colonial conquest.
    — Thomas J Bassett, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 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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“Walkover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkover. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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