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

Follow the riverside walks towards Huka Falls, where the water forces its way through a narrow rock channel. — Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 As soon as Michelle walks in the room, everybody flocks to her. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 And because this is Palm Beach, families can still squeeze in plenty of sunshine, pool time and walks along the beach between festivities. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2026 Having just won an election primary in June, Hilton walks a line when discussing claims of electoral fraud. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 But the book walks the reader through Raichlen’s unusual path to becoming a food writer obsessed with the art of barbecuing. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 Kylie shows up for five minutes, collects millions and walks away. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2026 While the live casting moment feels intense, the decisions that determine who walks, and who doesn’t, are the visible end of a process that starts long before any hopeful model enters the room. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Into the abyss walks the most unsuspecting of would-be heroes. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Noun

Traffic jams weren’t a major concern, since most visitors to Lake Hollywood Park were locals taking their dogs out for walks. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 In addition, two walks and a hit-by-pitch have put him on base another three times. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 A number of people claimed to have met and spoken with him directly during his nighttime walks. — Jeffrey Tolbert, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 Open every day and complimentary for all guests, children four and older are fully supervised on indoor and outdoor adventures, from a climbing wall and children’s cinema to village walks and ski lessons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026 There is a small water basin symbolizing the source of life, and a continuous path that echoes monastic walks of contemplation. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 Being an It girl isn’t just photo shoots, brunch at that place where no one else can get a reservation, fashion week pap walks, and bottle service at the club. — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026 At the same time, Hiddleston built a rapport and took walks with Hillary’s grandson, Alexander, to experience the landscape and better understand the historical partnership. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 To be able to go on long walks with them and to pick them up and to hold them. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks

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Trump treads carefully The leaders last met in Beijing just four months ago, and could meet twice more later this year.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
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

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What to do nearby Fully immerse yourself in the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, which strikes a perfect balance between architectural innovation and ecological sustainability.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
One of the things that strikes me about the comparison to nuclear, which has come up quite a bit on Decoder recently, is the government built the nuclear weapons.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of strikes

Noun

The following day, restorative massages in the hotel’s spa, Umari, were followed with relaxing strolls through the enchanting walled city.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
The area Located in the heart of Deer Valley, there is plenty to do year round for any type of outdoor activity, a plethora of dining options, and some of the most beautiful strolls in the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of strolls

Noun

Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Their contribution targets children ages 11 to 17 in areas with lower-than-average household incomes, with additional emphasis on communities near their home in central Texas.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of areas

Noun

In city parks, riders would be prohibited from park pathways and recreational trails, athletic fields and turf areas, plazas and promenades.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of promenades

Verb

The vehicle then accelerates forward as an officer steps toward it with his gun drawn.

— Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Advertisement No end to the season could have been more apt than Joanne and Noah pledging their eternal love while, in a gorgeous beachfront rental just steps away, their parents and siblings tear each other apart.

— Judy Berman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of steps

Verb

Lisa walks in with everyone’s orders and walks out with three giant bags of fast-food goodness.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Raman allies engage in trash talk A woman walks out of her home carrying a full garbage bag, then starts venting about the high cost of trash pickup.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of walks out

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Users can create forms or complete existing ones using text fields, checkboxes, and other elements.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
As Reclamation District 108 leaves some fields dry, the goal will be to move a levee back so the river can spread out, restoring a natural floodplain, Bair said.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026