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as in treads
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in strolls
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we went for a long walk outside because it was such a nice night
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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life
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as in promenades
a public place for strolling
San Antonio's famous River Walk ranks among the city's foremost attractions
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Recent Examples of walks
Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
The appearance comes two days before Palvin walks in the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Driscoll’s workbook on mental health care for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes also walks through various strategies, including communication and problem-solving skills.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Prep your space first - Before the puppy walks through the door, set up a crate, exercise pen and gates.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Simba walks from the parking deck to the entrance of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and his owner guides him through security, passing out his trading cards to agents and travelers alike.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In the trailer, Bettany walks up to a white mansion and is greeted by human servants who are really just recreated AI programs.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
The best ashwagandha supplements work in tandem with healthy lifestyle habits that can naturally tackle stress like balancing blood sugar, taking walks outside, breathwork, spending time in nature, meditating, journaling, and more.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Since then, Sasaki has thrown 7 1/3 scoreless innings in relief — nine strikeouts, two hits, no walks.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Two years later, Willie McCovey amassed 22 home runs, 96 walks and an adjusted OPS 64% better than the league average.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
So just getting some time to, frankly, relax, catch up on my sleep, take walks, visit family and friends.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Taking walks, listening to music, going to the beach, hanging with the kids.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Highlights include nature walks and hands-on activities led by science center educators, live music from several performers and food and drink from local vendors.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
The appearance comes two days before Palvin walks in the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Driscoll’s workbook on mental health care for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes also walks through various strategies, including communication and problem-solving skills.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Prep your space first - Before the puppy walks through the door, set up a crate, exercise pen and gates.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Simba walks from the parking deck to the entrance of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and his owner guides him through security, passing out his trading cards to agents and travelers alike.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
In the trailer, Bettany walks up to a white mansion and is greeted by human servants who are really just recreated AI programs.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
The best ashwagandha supplements work in tandem with healthy lifestyle habits that can naturally tackle stress like balancing blood sugar, taking walks outside, breathwork, spending time in nature, meditating, journaling, and more.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Routine is everything - Create a clear schedule for meals, walks, rest time.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Since then, Sasaki has thrown 7 1/3 scoreless innings in relief — nine strikeouts, two hits, no walks.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Two years later, Willie McCovey amassed 22 home runs, 96 walks and an adjusted OPS 64% better than the league average.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
So just getting some time to, frankly, relax, catch up on my sleep, take walks, visit family and friends.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Taking walks, listening to music, going to the beach, hanging with the kids.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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Merhige treads a very fine line between crafting his own vampire story while also delivering a devious industry send-up, as well as a striking homage to Nosferatu.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hayes isn’t the only one who has made it, yet still treads carefully with their money.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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When Rashid wanders into the office, Vahid stops his call — there’s something about this man’s shuffle that strikes him as familiar.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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And with new content added weekly, there’s always something fresh to discover the next time inspiration strikes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From strolls on the beach to walking around a new neighborhood.—
Emily Strohm,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Expect plenty of sun and no rain in sight—a Florida Thanksgiving perfect for outdoor meals, beach strolls, or travel along I-95.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But in markets where the housing shortage is still acute—including many metropolitan areas in the North, Northeast, and Midwest—home prices are still growing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Parks digitally delineated instead of outlined by the contours of our promenades.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mayer contributes to the song on guitar, Pino Palladino on bass and Foo Fighters legend Dave Grohl steps behind the drums, giving the song its classic sound.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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If the celebrity steps off the red carpet even for a moment, one of the bodyguards is lost; whether the VIP can complete the long walk down the red carpet without losing the bodyguards is the challenge.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shannon moans right about the time Jenn walks out to see what the commotion is all about.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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No one walks out on Cristina Yang!—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Farmers in the Imperial Valley, who faced cuts beginning in 2020 that led to some fields being left fallow, will have to reconsider their crops, invest in water-saving irrigation systems, and possibly reduce their yield.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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This donation is the foundation’s biggest yet to HBCUs in Georgia, following such previous gifts as $10 million to Spelman College for an innovation lab and $6 million to refurbish athletic fields at Clark Atlanta, Albany State, Miles College and Savannah State.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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