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walkovers

noun

plural of walkover
as in blowouts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkovers
  1. blowouts
  2. sweeps
  3. landslides
  4. romps
  5. victories
  6. runaways
  7. shutouts
  8. wins
Noun
  • Johnson has publicly stated his preference for points and blowouts.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • After blowouts, shutouts and easy wins, the Indians went into extras for the first time to keep the longest streak in 101 years intact.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • The hottest team this side of Philadelphia is in Kansas City, where the Royals have won eight in a row, thanks to consecutive sweeps of the A’s and Tigers.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Recent sweeps have focused on payment terminals at stores and ATMs where skimming activity is suspected.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeps
Noun
  • The Philippines is among the countries most exposed to powerful typhoons, some 20 of which lash the archipelago every year, causing considerable damage and casualties due to floods and landslides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, posed a risk to all the major islands due to the possibility of heavy rains and landslides, forecasters warned.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of landslides
Noun
  • On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of romps
Noun
  • Those victories flying off island airstrips might have been the final legacy of the Corsair, but British Royal Navy pilots figured out how to fly it off carriers, according to the museum.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Below are the coaches with the most victories in each decade starting with the 1950s.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of victories
Noun
  • Offering help to located runaways Each runaway who is located is offered services specific to their needs and circumstances.
    — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of runaways
Noun
  • Riley Bell, Senior, Crowley Bell earned District 3-6A Goalkeeper of the Year and TASCO First Team All Region honors, recording 207 saves and five shutouts on the season, including 125 saves and one shutout in district play alone.
    — Charles Baggarly May 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Definition of shutouts
Noun
  • Seven of those one-score wins came in 2025 — and that’s a credit, in large part, to the defense.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • That's why Miami has spent the first two games of the season trying to develop depth, and a pair of blowout wins have afforded the Hurricanes that luxury.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of wins
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“Walkovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkovers. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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