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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
Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Thomas, who's a CPST, walks us through the top car seat mistakes — and how to fix them.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026
For starters, the Patriots have few options to replace the 26-year-old defensive tackle, particularly if Tonga walks.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
If a drinker walks down the beer aisle today, the landscape looks entirely different.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 27 Feb. 2026
In another sequence, Pena-Campos walks in a straight line in what appears to be part of a field sobriety test.
—Michael Dorgan , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Learning how to use an eyebrow pencil correctly walks a fine line—literally.
—Lottie Winter, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026
The joke ends, and Fleming walks off the stage.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
SendCutSend accidentally built the Amazon of sheet metal Jim Belosic walks the factory floor in Reno, Nevada, surrounded by laser beams.
—thehustle.co, 25 Feb. 2026
Nina Derwin, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
Travelers will be able to park, see their plane from the lot, move through security and board quickly – a contrast to the long walks and crowds at major hubs.
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noah Miller reached base three times on a single and two walks.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Beyond its studio partnerships, Alo is hosting community wellness walks that begin and end at Alo Sanctuaries locations worldwide to promote accessible movement practices.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course, the success of his career means that nowadays, his walks often happen in various time zones around the globe.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Exercising at the gym and long daily walks are great, but even small changes help.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2026
Devers drew 112 walks last season, smashing his previous single-season best of 67 walks.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Tolle entered the game in the sixth but did not have his best performance, allowing two runs on three hits with no walks and no strikeouts.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Shah Alam, dressed in a hoodie, walks toward the officers, occasionally holding out his hand.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Thomas, who's a CPST, walks us through the top car seat mistakes — and how to fix them.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026
For starters, the Patriots have few options to replace the 26-year-old defensive tackle, particularly if Tonga walks.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
If a drinker walks down the beer aisle today, the landscape looks entirely different.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 27 Feb. 2026
In another sequence, Pena-Campos walks in a straight line in what appears to be part of a field sobriety test.
—Michael Dorgan , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Learning how to use an eyebrow pencil correctly walks a fine line—literally.
—Lottie Winter, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026
The joke ends, and Fleming walks off the stage.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
SendCutSend accidentally built the Amazon of sheet metal Jim Belosic walks the factory floor in Reno, Nevada, surrounded by laser beams.
—thehustle.co, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
These kicks are made for long walks, busy travel days, intense sweat sessions, and everything in between; their versatility is seemingly infinite.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
Travelers will be able to park, see their plane from the lot, move through security and board quickly – a contrast to the long walks and crowds at major hubs.
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noah Miller reached base three times on a single and two walks.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Beyond its studio partnerships, Alo is hosting community wellness walks that begin and end at Alo Sanctuaries locations worldwide to promote accessible movement practices.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course, the success of his career means that nowadays, his walks often happen in various time zones around the globe.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Exercising at the gym and long daily walks are great, but even small changes help.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Feb. 2026
Devers drew 112 walks last season, smashing his previous single-season best of 67 walks.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Tolle entered the game in the sixth but did not have his best performance, allowing two runs on three hits with no walks and no strikeouts.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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At Prada Group, Miu Miu continues to grow while the main brand treads water.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rubio told reporters that the US strikes on Iran were designed to head off a threat to the US from Israel’s plans to attack Iran, according to The Hill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of the more common conditions include heel pain — often caused by plantar fasciitis — achilles tendinopathy and tennis elbow, which strikes many adults, even those who don't play the sport.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is a great pick for springtime strolls, when meeting up with a friend for a walk means traveling light.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Spotting Godzilla calls for rapid knees-to-the-chest movements, not casual strolls.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Biggest bird losses in areas warming most The biggest locations for acceleration of bird loss were in the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest and California, the study found.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The 14th Congressional District covers parts of north and south Charlotte as well surrounding areas including Huntersville.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 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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Bolsa Pacific is to include more than 15 acres of open space, including private spaces for residents, open-air promenades and a network of walking trails.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Try one of Bud & Alley's sister restaurants, The Taco Bar, Pizza Bar, and Trattoria, just steps away.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Everyone who steps foot through their doors is seen, served, and heard.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Saoirse walks out of that meeting, threatening to quit.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2026
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Go to feel the ground shake and the sky roar when Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks out to bat.—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Spellings noted that the United States has a teacher shortage, especially in fields like special education, driven in part by an aging teacher population and high attrition.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The half-million-dollar campus, equivalent to more than $9 million today, was designed to function as both an academic and civic space, with a large auditorium and athletic fields reflecting the city’s growing expectations for public education.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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