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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
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
In the meantime, parents can easily entertain their children at the ranch’s petting zoo where chickens and goats approach anyone who walks by.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Samuel says every time a student walks in, they're reminded of the legacy of great Black scientific and technological pioneers — historic men and women too often not recognized.
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Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Will Arnett walks the carpet before watching the FIFA World Cup group B match between Canada and Bosnia/Herzegovina in Toronto, Ontario, on June 12.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Every morning, Mamie Van Doren walks down to the beach near her home in Southern California and sits on the same rock with her feet in the Pacific.
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Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Strong essential oils like peppermint or cinnamon can overload a space, and cheap perfume-y air sprays tend to announce themselves the moment a guest walks in.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
The 68-year-old moved into a relative’s house around the corner but walks past his former home every day.
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Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Also, seashore rangers will lead shark and seal walks several times each week.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Then Muncy — later replaced by the pinch-running Call — and Ward drew walks.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Gausman yielded seven runs on seven hits and four walks in two innings, his shortest outing this season.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
The people who come up to me are from all different walks of life.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
These lightweight, packable pants feature an adjustable elastic waistband for maximum comfort, and they’re made with sun-protective fabric so my dad can wear them while mowing the lawn, going for walks, or hiking this summer.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Ohtani was on base four times in the game – on two walks, a single and his home run.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
The 28-year-old right-hander, who typically works out of the bullpen, delivered five scoreless innings while striking out five and allowing just two hits and two walks.
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Tyler Carmona
june 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
In her free time, Emily enjoys taking her dog on walks and trying new restaurants in the area.
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Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Verb
There’s something soothing about having your first, real crush, and those butterflies in your stomach that feel even stronger when that crush walks by.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
In the meantime, parents can easily entertain their children at the ranch’s petting zoo where chickens and goats approach anyone who walks by.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Samuel says every time a student walks in, they're reminded of the legacy of great Black scientific and technological pioneers — historic men and women too often not recognized.
—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Will Arnett walks the carpet before watching the FIFA World Cup group B match between Canada and Bosnia/Herzegovina in Toronto, Ontario, on June 12.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Every morning, Mamie Van Doren walks down to the beach near her home in Southern California and sits on the same rock with her feet in the Pacific.
—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Strong essential oils like peppermint or cinnamon can overload a space, and cheap perfume-y air sprays tend to announce themselves the moment a guest walks in.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
The 68-year-old moved into a relative’s house around the corner but walks past his former home every day.
—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Also, seashore rangers will lead shark and seal walks several times each week.
—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Noun
With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Then Muncy — later replaced by the pinch-running Call — and Ward drew walks.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Gausman yielded seven runs on seven hits and four walks in two innings, his shortest outing this season.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The people who come up to me are from all different walks of life.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
These lightweight, packable pants feature an adjustable elastic waistband for maximum comfort, and they’re made with sun-protective fabric so my dad can wear them while mowing the lawn, going for walks, or hiking this summer.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Ohtani was on base four times in the game – on two walks, a single and his home run.
—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
The 28-year-old right-hander, who typically works out of the bullpen, delivered five scoreless innings while striking out five and allowing just two hits and two walks.
—
Tyler Carmona
june 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
In her free time, Emily enjoys taking her dog on walks and trying new restaurants in the area.
—
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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The paper treads similar ground as previous research, which has noted large language models’ ability to search genomes for genes that have been sequenced after a patient was first seen in a hospital.
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In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.
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De la Espriella strikes reassuring tone With only a few hundred thousand votes separating the two candidates, De la Espriella used his victory speech to try to calm his critics.
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Argentina strikes first in the 38th minute, and the massive Argentina faithful goes berserk inside the stadium.
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Light and airy, this one just looks like it was made for boardwalk strolls, sidewalk brunches, and outdoor date nights.
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Couples can cozy up in pubs and quaint inns and steal away for quiet strolls.
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Unlike areas to the north, there is little agricultural demand for compost and mulch.
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Commentary On the call, Subramaniam said the company is growing revenue in the most premium areas of the global economy.
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An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.
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In response, the county’s designers added a small park, greenery and an extended public promenades through the property from Main Highway to William Avenue and Charles Avenue, the historic street that marks the site of Miami’s oldest Black settlement.
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In what is likely a foregone conclusion, our court steps toward endorsing the view that States can force a religious organization to hire individuals who openly flout its religious beliefs and teachings.
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The 69,045 in attendance at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium wanted the same thing that all fans want when Lionel Messi steps on a soccer pitch.
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The Ed Sullivan Theater, the crowd is full, the curtain pulls, people are cheering, and David Letterman walks out.
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Trump walks out of interview Trump cut the interview short after the topic turned to California's slow counting of ballots in last week's primary elections, which has delayed final results in the state's governor race and Los Angeles mayoral election, among other contests.
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The ceremony took place near the town of La Hormiga which is surrounded by vast fields of coca bushes, the raw material for cocaine that the Border Commandos export.
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Students who entered college eager to study literature or history sometimes abandoned those fields because classrooms became places of discomfort rather than intellectual growth.
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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