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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
Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
When a job candidate arrives for an interview, the interviewer walks them to the kitchen for a beverage.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
At 74, McDonald walks slowly with a slight stoop, but his mind is still razor sharp.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Sarah Hansen lives near the park and often walks around the lake.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Group organizer Georgia Garnsey has lived a few blocks from the park for more than 50 years and walks in the park every day.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
By the way, because Vidal can spare no form of mockery, we are introduced to George Washington as a man who walks with an ungainly waddle.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Then, Gries walks up with a tray of practically every side offered at Terry Black’s.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite having macular degeneration, Jim Rush still walks 4 to 5 miles a day.
—Sydney Page The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The Japanese slugger went 1-for-2 with two walks during his major-league debut, which came in a 14-2 blowout loss Thursday at American Family Field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The 25-year-old right-hander completely silenced the Giants’ offense, pitching 5 1/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts to no walks.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Seoul, South Korea — Choi Ga-on walks in very quietly with a faint smile, seemingly camera-shy.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
What the Phillies got instead was only the sixth pitcher with at least 10 strikeouts and no walks in six or more innings since at least 1900, when people first started counting such things.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Niebla, presumably after chatting with Stammen, visited the pitcher after the Tigers loaded the bases via two walks and a single, all with one out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The left-hander was lifted after that inning, having surrendered six hits with four walks.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
He's struck out 10 times in 85 plate appearances, drawing 17 walks and getting hit by four pitches.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Peters walks Atwood and hits Stewart to load the bases.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
When a job candidate arrives for an interview, the interviewer walks them to the kitchen for a beverage.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
At 74, McDonald walks slowly with a slight stoop, but his mind is still razor sharp.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Sarah Hansen lives near the park and often walks around the lake.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Group organizer Georgia Garnsey has lived a few blocks from the park for more than 50 years and walks in the park every day.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
By the way, because Vidal can spare no form of mockery, we are introduced to George Washington as a man who walks with an ungainly waddle.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Then, Gries walks up with a tray of practically every side offered at Terry Black’s.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite having macular degeneration, Jim Rush still walks 4 to 5 miles a day.
—Sydney Page The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
After Allegiance pushed across two runs in the top of the sixth, Grace Prep used singles by Liam Jaime and Buchanan with three walks that produced three runs and the game was called.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The Japanese slugger went 1-for-2 with two walks during his major-league debut, which came in a 14-2 blowout loss Thursday at American Family Field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The 25-year-old right-hander completely silenced the Giants’ offense, pitching 5 1/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts to no walks.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Seoul, South Korea — Choi Ga-on walks in very quietly with a faint smile, seemingly camera-shy.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
What the Phillies got instead was only the sixth pitcher with at least 10 strikeouts and no walks in six or more innings since at least 1900, when people first started counting such things.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Niebla, presumably after chatting with Stammen, visited the pitcher after the Tigers loaded the bases via two walks and a single, all with one out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The left-hander was lifted after that inning, having surrendered six hits with four walks.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
He's struck out 10 times in 85 plate appearances, drawing 17 walks and getting hit by four pitches.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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The track treads with a cautious cadence through its first verse and refrain, then pauses.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The war, now in its fourth week, has already seen several dramatic turning points — the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, the bombing of a key Iranian gas field, and strikes targeting oil and gas facilities and other civilian infrastructure in Gulf Arab nations.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Israel strikes another bridge in Lebanon Israel's military struck another bridge in southern Lebanon Monday, according to Lebanese state media.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms can best be described as minimalist but memorable, with a big emphasis on mood lighting, earth-toned velvet furniture, and photo-worthy vanity areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shelter-in-place order lifted Several areas near the scene were placed under a shelter-in-place order after the explosion, according to local officials.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the parks and city promenades, there are trails where the blooms come with mountain air, quiet paths, and real elevation gain.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rihero Mesh Ballet Flats If last spring and summer were any indication, mesh flats will be back on city sidewalks and seaside promenades again in no time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who steps foot there can be spotted by a drone operator, and hunted down.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While the guests enjoy the water toys, one of them, Christina, wonkily steps onto the boat from the floating platform.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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The episode ends as John walks out among Carolyn’s cries.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Saoirse walks out of that meeting, threatening to quit.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2026
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Published in 2021 by a team of scholars in such fields as Jewish studies and Holocaust history, it was created to help distinguish hatred of Jews from criticism of Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Pestova company has nearly 100 acres of potato fields in eastern Kosovo that are used to make the potato chips sold under the name Vipa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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