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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
Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Gustavsson has a tough year, which pushes the Wild out of the playoffs and Kaprizov walks at the end of it.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
There will be booths and workshop sessions and nature walks to participate.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Dashboard camera video provided to The Star begins as Campbell walks across the frame toward the other vehicle moments after the collision.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing walks in the paddock with his manager, Raymond Vermeulen, during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Canada.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
As the Liberty lead the game going into the half, Ellie returns to the floor donning her blonde bob and cheekily walks to center court.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Key West has these things where everyone puts on a onesie and walks around to the bars.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
In a video later uploaded to YouTube, Haas, in a sparkly blue jumpsuit, her bright smile gleaming, walks up to the stage and starts to paint.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The scarcity of food was a challenge, but Gertrude befriended farmers on her cross-country walks.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Constructed with a flattering crossover waistband, ultra-wide pant legs, and deep side pockets, these stretchy, breathable pants are perfect for workouts, long walks, and, of course, lengthy travel days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Once this portion of the test was complete, testers were asked to take their shoes on walks outside for at least 1 to 2 miles, and at least 4 to 5 times during the three-week period.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Wacha finished his night with three walks and five strikeouts.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The multilingual staff at the kids club keeps children engaged with treasure hunts, piñata making, and beach walks.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Pitching with Chandler Simpson on first with a leadoff single seemed to rattle Early, who issued back-to-back walks to Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero before recording an out in the bottom of the first.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Just do it A shopper walks past a Nike store in the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 2025.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Gustavsson has a tough year, which pushes the Wild out of the playoffs and Kaprizov walks at the end of it.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
There will be booths and workshop sessions and nature walks to participate.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Dashboard camera video provided to The Star begins as Campbell walks across the frame toward the other vehicle moments after the collision.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing walks in the paddock with his manager, Raymond Vermeulen, during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Canada.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
As the Liberty lead the game going into the half, Ellie returns to the floor donning her blonde bob and cheekily walks to center court.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Key West has these things where everyone puts on a onesie and walks around to the bars.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
In a video later uploaded to YouTube, Haas, in a sparkly blue jumpsuit, her bright smile gleaming, walks up to the stage and starts to paint.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Shoot, Arias has four walks in September alone.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The scarcity of food was a challenge, but Gertrude befriended farmers on her cross-country walks.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Constructed with a flattering crossover waistband, ultra-wide pant legs, and deep side pockets, these stretchy, breathable pants are perfect for workouts, long walks, and, of course, lengthy travel days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Once this portion of the test was complete, testers were asked to take their shoes on walks outside for at least 1 to 2 miles, and at least 4 to 5 times during the three-week period.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Wacha finished his night with three walks and five strikeouts.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The multilingual staff at the kids club keeps children engaged with treasure hunts, piñata making, and beach walks.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Pitching with Chandler Simpson on first with a leadoff single seemed to rattle Early, who issued back-to-back walks to Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero before recording an out in the bottom of the first.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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Hayes isn’t the only one who has made it, yet still treads carefully with their money.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trying for nonchalance, Emil treads water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sunny Hostin strikes a pose at the opening of the 50th Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York, which benefits the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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When sunlight strikes a leaf, energy races across protein structures before it can be stored and used.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lu especially recommends exploring the grounds, which are as captivating as the house itself, with elegant formal gardens and wooded trails for scenic strolls.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His work with rural counties has earned favorable notices, but in urban areas like Phoenix, many of the experts in Joan's reporting raised questions about Livar's effectiveness.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miner did not say whether a decline in international students would hurt UC's finances but indicated that administrators are shifting enrollment efforts to other areas abroad.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Parks digitally delineated instead of outlined by the contours of our promenades.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Or, plan a stay at the sleek Trunk Hotel in the popular neighborhood of Shibuya, just steps away from a number of popular city attractions.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth turns as Joanna steps through a set of double doors onto the terrace.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With each employee who walks out the door, operational decay follows, with remaining employees often disengaging from their work.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, the goal is to spark a conversation, and give casual fans a chance to argue with Emanuel, Persky, and some of the world’s experts in their respective fields.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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The area has flat dirt trails for hikers and bikers, rock canyons and open grass fields.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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