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

At the demonstration site, passages are wide enough for a push cart to move in one direction while an individual walks past in the other. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 Lee and Donnie are sitting in a local diner fine-tuning the contours of their friendship of convenience when Judge Jed walks in. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026 At first there was just some casual small talk between them, then walks with their dogs, followed by dinners at pubs away from prying eyes and, finally, evenings spent cooking together. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026 In conversation with co-author Brendan O’Hea, Dench walks readers through her decades-long career and everything that happened in between roles. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2026 Kewman walks about three miles most mornings, usually along the same network of paths. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 Through Our Etymological Past Etymological study walks a fine line between dry and delightful. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 Senior Alana Carrillo walks with her parents Andrew and Amy and siblings on Patriot High School Senior Night after a 57-0 win. — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 Downey vogues as the pair walks in the video, while Pascal sticks out his tongue and laughs. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

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The sweeping wins were driven by a rare coalition of voters across nearly all walks of American life, in cities and countryside, from the rural Midwest and Deep South to a traditionally conservative mid-Atlantic. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 Smooth spinner wheels make long walks to an airport gate or just down the street quicker, and the adjustable handle comfortably supported my personal item. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 Foxelli Bluetooth Beanie Hat With winter right around the corner, outdoor walks and runs are getting cold. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026 Mount Dora is made up of people from different backgrounds, different financial situations, and different walks of life. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 There are also guided nature walks, live music, stargazing, and yoga classes offered through the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 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 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

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

Definition of treads

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Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Then, Showalter drops from a standing position and strikes Hardy in the head and neck area with his knee.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 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

Chain O’Lakes sewer lines McFarlane described three general areas for the project, totaling about 5,400 homes and businesses.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Baseball and basketball, in particular, have been areas of focus for Sure Sports, though McKenzie did not name any specific clients, citing confidentiality.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 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

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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

Noun

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