Thesaurus results for WALKS

walks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of walk

as in treads

to go on foot I walked slowly to school

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as in strikes

to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands workers threatened to walk unless management agreed to shoulder more of the cost of health insurance

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walks

2 of 2

noun

plural of walk

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

Verb

Appspace, Robin, and Zoom can use Spot’s presence data to automatically reserve a room when someone walks in, check people into scheduled meetings, or release spaces that turn out to be empty. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 In the scene, Ashley dances in her bedroom to music on her Walkman when Smith walks in and surprises her by dancing along. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Joy walks by to get into the walk-in fridge and sticks her tongue out at Gen’s back. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 His power is so elite that the impact of his home runs and walks should outweigh the strikeouts that come with this approach. — Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The bettor who reads the terms before claiming an offer walks away with a plan instead of a guess, and that plan tends to matter more than any bonus number ever could. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Perifit Care and Perifit Care+ are intravaginal trainers paired with an app that walks users through program selection, probe insertion and sessions. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Cozy walks in the rain, quiet moments by the fire, puddle-splashing, fishing, and more; these are all scenes straight out of a fairytale. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026 Remember when Anne Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis walks down the palace steps in The Princess Diaries, hair newly tamed, and the whole room stops to look? — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Sep. 2026

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Getting Guillermo to do knee walks by enlisting Carter and Jaxon from the troupe to assist? — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-4 with a single, a double and two walks. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Adorable dog 'walks' horse many times his size A Golden Retriever puppy in Janesville is melting hearts after confidently attempting to walk a horse many times his size. — Kat Filardi, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Detroit starter Troy Melton (8-5) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings before leaving with a trainer after Antonacci's double. — CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Back home, Livia takes long walks with her sister-in-law, Mickie, the latest in a line of truthtelling public-school teachers from Kingsolver’s books. — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Cardinals starter Quinn Mathews allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks in a career-high seven innings. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 Yet Chinatown, the oldest canals and quieter walks towards the eastern harbor district all begin just behind the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 There were more walks than strikeouts and no errors on the final ledger. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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Through rapid-fire verbal repartee, constant close-ups, and frantic cuts, Deramas treads a careful line between tragedy and comedy, the latter a psychological weapon against the former.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
Speaking of the houseboat, the finale treads some familiar ground for Lewis.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of treads

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But the coming up with the idea in the first place, that strikes me as much more like coming up with a poem.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
This dress strikes the ideal balance between comfort and a flattering fit, with a roomy silhouette that drapes beautifully without clinging.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of strikes

Noun

Victorian architecture buffs can enjoy an off-season visit to Cape May, New Jersey, for lighthouse views, beach strolls, and wine tasting without the summer crowds.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026
In lower Manhattan and beyond — caught by paparazzi — he can be seen out and about in big sunglasses and tiny shorts, taking leisurely strolls with his fiancée, Zoë Kravitz.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of strolls

Noun

In contrast to the AP case, which had to do with being blocked from specific areas of the White House, the three networks were restricted from the grounds entirely.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
The available shots are used only in select cases, such as children who live in high-transmission areas and have already had dengue once.

— Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of areas

Noun

Take your time admiring the pristine yachts on the glistening blue water before directing your attention to the posh promenades of Calle Ribera and Muelle Ribera.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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.

— Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026

Definition of promenades

Verb

When Hao-Yu Lee steps to the plate, the unmistakable sound of Soulja Boy reverberates over the Comerica Park speakers.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Food and drink Quite literally steps away from the water, Casa Grande, Amanvari’s central gathering space, is your go-to for drinking and dining.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of steps

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Erin drapes her white puffy coat over her shoulders, collects the lawyer for Deux Moi who just happens to be her husband, and walks out onto the wet asphalt of Chinatown.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Morris, in a while gauzy dress and bare feet, walks out to a standing ovation.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of walks out

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Today, that room looks across UC Davis experimental fields — and toward the small airport where the home’s current owner, Elizabeth Thigpen, learned to fly as a teenager.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
More than 60 have been approved, in fields including respiratory care, cybersecurity and water resource management.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026