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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
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and nature walks and trails near the visitor center are open.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Daily walks run 7 to 13 miles, bags are transferred inn to inn, and innkeepers prepare specialty evening meals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The Sheep’s Head Way sits on one of southwest Ireland’s most spindly peninsulas — just 19 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide, yet packing 150 kilometers of hill walks inside it.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
OpenAI Ceo Sam Altman (L) walks to a meeting with US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2026.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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
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
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
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This tour walks the trail blazed by Cathy Aguado, who discovered the monarchs’ overwintering site in 1975.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and nature walks and trails near the visitor center are open.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Daily walks run 7 to 13 miles, bags are transferred inn to inn, and innkeepers prepare specialty evening meals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The Sheep’s Head Way sits on one of southwest Ireland’s most spindly peninsulas — just 19 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide, yet packing 150 kilometers of hill walks inside it.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
OpenAI Ceo Sam Altman (L) walks to a meeting with US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2026.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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
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
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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While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Smith says Hegseth hasn’t provided any execute orders related to the boat strikes.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
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Wear it on the plane to nap, or use it as a luxurious way to spruce up an outfit for nightly strolls and enjoying the ocean breeze while lounging on a yacht.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 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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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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The 100-foot-long painting is a chance to tell not just Kahanamoku’s surfing story, but also his Olympic gold medal feats and brave lifesaving actions just steps away when a fishing boat capsized off the Newport Harbor entrance.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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The Chandelier bar, with its three layers of bars encased in crystals, is still one of the most recognizable cocktail settings in town; Vesper and Ghost Donkey add very different but equally scene-y moods just steps away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Trump walks out of interview Trump cut the interview short after the topic turned to California's slow counting of ballots in last week's primary elections, which has delayed final results in the state's governor race and Los Angeles mayoral election, among other contests.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The woman stands and walks out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Scrap Theory intervenes in the fields of Black archival studies, motherhood studies and feminist studies, and literary studies by asking how Black women deliberately document their experiences with dispossession through artistic engagement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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