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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
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
In the third, La Mirada used a single and two walks to load the bases with two outs but Escobar escaped when shortstop Angie Jimenez snagged a line drive.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Entry to the park is free, with nature walks and hikes included, though cave tours require tickets (ranging from $4 to $32).
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The actress walks the show’s fine line between drama and satire perfectly, never seeming to take the occasion too seriously but also refusing to smirk at the camera.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
These days, the couple walks to the new store, their rescue dogs — long a familiar sight at the store — leading the way on leashes.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The sales rep walks in with context on everyone in the room.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This one is a place where all walks of ATL life and culture clash in a way that just feels right.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
As a physical therapist, I was trained to analyze human movement, to watch how somebody walks, and to understand bone structure.
—Kelsey Schagemann, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Dalaeh Cardenas started for CSUSM and gave up four runs on eight hits and four walks with a strikeout in 7 1/3 innings.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Holt, a junior, finished the game allowing two runs, both unearned, on six hits with four strikeouts and three walks in six and one-third innings of work.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The comeback began with one out in the eighth inning when the Cavaliers drew two walks against Midland starter Logan Flores.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
In his past two starts, he’s combined for 13 strikeouts and seven walks in 11 innings pitched.
—Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 29 May 2026
That was plenty of support for Sox starter Davis Martin, who allowed four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in 5 2/3 innings.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
In the bottom of the inning, the Stags loaded the bases on two walks and a single with no outs before Johns Hopkins graduate student pitcher Dylan Zucker delivered four straight balls to Martin to push the winning run across the plate.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
So Match Group is pushing into offline events that encourage users to go for walks or dinners immediately after matching online, or to attend gatherings of other singles.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
McCarthy and Hunter Goodman drew walks off Houser, Willi Castro delivered an RBI single, and Sterling Thompson took one for the team, getting plunked by Houser with the bases loaded.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
In the third, La Mirada used a single and two walks to load the bases with two outs but Escobar escaped when shortstop Angie Jimenez snagged a line drive.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Entry to the park is free, with nature walks and hikes included, though cave tours require tickets (ranging from $4 to $32).
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The actress walks the show’s fine line between drama and satire perfectly, never seeming to take the occasion too seriously but also refusing to smirk at the camera.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
These days, the couple walks to the new store, their rescue dogs — long a familiar sight at the store — leading the way on leashes.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The sales rep walks in with context on everyone in the room.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This one is a place where all walks of ATL life and culture clash in a way that just feels right.
—Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
As a physical therapist, I was trained to analyze human movement, to watch how somebody walks, and to understand bone structure.
—Kelsey Schagemann, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Noun
Both walks came around to score as part of the Pirates’ three-run first inning.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Dalaeh Cardenas started for CSUSM and gave up four runs on eight hits and four walks with a strikeout in 7 1/3 innings.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Holt, a junior, finished the game allowing two runs, both unearned, on six hits with four strikeouts and three walks in six and one-third innings of work.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The comeback began with one out in the eighth inning when the Cavaliers drew two walks against Midland starter Logan Flores.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
In his past two starts, he’s combined for 13 strikeouts and seven walks in 11 innings pitched.
—Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 29 May 2026
That was plenty of support for Sox starter Davis Martin, who allowed four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in 5 2/3 innings.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
In the bottom of the inning, the Stags loaded the bases on two walks and a single with no outs before Johns Hopkins graduate student pitcher Dylan Zucker delivered four straight balls to Martin to push the winning run across the plate.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
So Match Group is pushing into offline events that encourage users to go for walks or dinners immediately after matching online, or to attend gatherings of other singles.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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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.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Very much like last year, the market just treads water.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The service The service strikes an ideal balance between polished and personal, all without being overly stuffy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Drone strikes on the UAE are still occurring sporadically, but the wide-scale alerts of the early conflict have ceased — along with the associated distress.—
Melanie Swan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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From glam nights out to chill days at the beach to elevated city strolls, Hadid really has nailed every aspect of the vacation wardrobe.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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The practical sandal, once reserved for sandy strolls and off-duty errands, has been given a high-fashion stamp of approval and reimagined as a minimalist essential.—
Natalie Hammond,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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As previously mentioned, tough decisions will need to be made this summer around Romero, Vicario and Richarlison, but any money Spurs earn from potentially selling them can be reinvested in other areas of the squad.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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In winter, warm-season grass grows minimally or not at all in some areas.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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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.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In Florida, a meteorologist steps outside her office at dawn to look up as the thin flakes of a light snow begin to fall between the fronds of the palm trees.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Villa Relais Il Termine sits inside a lush forest just steps away from the shore.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The woman stands and walks out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Video of his arrest shows an armored vehicle parked in the front yard as Abugharbieh walks out the front door with his hands up and a bath towel tied around his waist.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The couple are farmers who live a few miles inland but decided the fields were still too wet to work and took a rare day off to visit town.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Offices are on the second floor, some overlooking the most prominent fields, such as the one the World Cup team trained on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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