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

Omega walks onto the ramp with a metal pipe and quickly takes out the Don Callis Family members to make the save. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 On a windy afternoon, a family packs a beach bag, perhaps for the last time, and languidly walks towards the coast. — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 At some point there are no more shares to sell at that price and the stock walks right through. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 In another part of the video, shot from a different angle, he is seen on the other side of the truck, screaming profanities as another person, much smaller in stature, walks up with a child and is seen putting things inside the pickup truck. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Westbrook walks away as the undisputed Triple-Double King with 209, blowing past Oscar Robertson's once-unthinkable record of 181. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Sonnenberg Bunker guide Zora Schelbert walks slowly down the tunnel toward the main structure of the bunker, built in the 1970s, during the Cold War, to house 20,000 people in the event of a nuclear war. — Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 The gunman then walks from the In-N-Out toward the street and fires at cars stopped at a red light, striking three victims, the video shows. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 As affluent travelers increasingly refuse to leave pets behind, luxury hotels are escalating an amenities arms race that now includes gourmet canine room service, pet concierges, spa treatments, dog butlers and walks to nearby parks. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

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Dog walking is becoming a dawn-or-dusk activity, with governments in high heat zones advising owners against midday walks. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Their deep lineup made Kent work, drawing five walks in four-plus innings against the 23-year-old. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The 6-8 righty held the Pirates to three hits and two walks while striking out seven. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026 Brown pitched five innings and yielded three runs on five hits and three walks. — CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Dylan Lee issued a pair of two-out walks in the eighth before getting pinch-hitter Paul Goldschmidt to strike out chasing a heater. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026 However, for birders like Annyta Vizard, who spent years organizing bird walks at White Farm, the property means more than just agriculture. — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 In the fourth century, Oribasius, the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate’s personal physician, in a set of guidelines for prenatal care, recommended long walks, fragrant white wine, and, occasionally, mustard. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 North Carolina pitcher Anna-Lynn Clark got the complete game win with 13 strikeouts, two walks and five hits. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks

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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
Speaking of the houseboat, the finale treads some familiar ground for Lewis.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of treads

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After another two minutes of dangerous Machado Garry strikes, Makhachev deftly tripped the challenger and quickly scrambled to take Machado Garry’s back, where Makhachev stayed stapled until the horn sounded and Silva’s record was rewritten.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Medium heat strikes the perfect balance of drying quickly but maintaining towel softness.

— Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of strikes

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The picturesque harbor, lighthouse, and breakwater invite leisurely strolls; Artist’s Point offers a rocky shoreline perfect for watching waves crash against ancient basalt.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Instead of competitive reps, there were casual strolls between periods where focus remained great, but only mental mistakes could be made.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of strolls

Noun

Specifically designed with game day in mind, the private members areas and bars can be converted into viewing platforms so guests can watch from a lounge or be in the action and watch live from the stands.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
New Atlas The park can be found next to Bonghwa Middle School, not far from Mangu Station, and is reachable via numerous buses from other areas of Seoul.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of areas

Noun

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
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

Definition of promenades

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As a result of her refusal, the entire kingdom is cursed to live without love and anyone who steps foot inside it is also cursed.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Its new Grok Bot can take control of a computer and carry out digital work on its own, even after the user steps away.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of steps

Verb

Let’s back up a moment first, to set the stage before Collier walks out on it.

— Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
The kind that walks out the door when somebody retires or leaves and is extraordinarily slow and expensive to rebuild, if it can be rebuilt at all.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of walks out

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Together, the three scents form the latest collection for Xerjoff Blends, a series of unique fragrances born from the perfume house’s work with notable brands and influential people rooted in culturally significant fields.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Changes in the geopolitical situation and advances in military fields like hypersonic weapon systems are driving a push for deployable launch infrastructure.

— David Szondy August 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026