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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
Thomas Bordeaux, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
In the photograph, MacLaine walks arm in arm with a young man wearing a red T-shirt and jeans.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
An actor working with a director for the fifth or even ninth time walks onto set already speaking the same language.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Long walks and hikes keep my body moving and my brain calm.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Related Stories At the end, Styles finally gets some attention from a hotel employee at the previously empty front desk, and the preceding minutes are revealed to have been a fantasy, as the mystery figure walks past him, unthreateningly, in the lobby.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
But The Disciple walks you through every bad decision, every bit of pharma-bro trolling by OUATIS owner Martin Shkreli and every unfortunate turn of events in a way that most will not have heard before.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
The animal welfare organization advised that icy pavement can be hard on pets' feet, and owners should consider outfitting their dogs in pet-friendly boots or keeping walks short.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The agent who fired approaches the vehicle, then walks away and tells other agents to call 911.
—Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Wear them to the gym, on walks, while running errands, or just lounging around the house.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
These are the kind of shoes built for long days, long walks, and zero regrets.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
So Rinzel got a bunch of moms out of the house for weekly walks starting in October 2024.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Mind Over Mountains provides professional mental fitness support through nature walks, mindfulness and well-being coaching in a relaxed setting, enabling people to restore and sustain their mental health.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Experiences Beyond dining and sleeping, Fowlescombe offers daily experiences tailored to each stay—such as farm tours, yoga in the greenhouse, breadmaking, floristry, foraging walks or stargazing–designed to deepen connection with the land and the rhythms of the season.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The walks are supported by the Dade Heritage Trust, NWD Projects and Girl Trek Overtown.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
But the major selling point is the grippy rubber outsole, which is substantial enough for dog walks—or to wear in and around the ski resort to give my numb toes a break.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
That agent then walks quickly away from the scuffle.
—Thomas Bordeaux, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
In the photograph, MacLaine walks arm in arm with a young man wearing a red T-shirt and jeans.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
An actor working with a director for the fifth or even ninth time walks onto set already speaking the same language.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Long walks and hikes keep my body moving and my brain calm.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Related Stories At the end, Styles finally gets some attention from a hotel employee at the previously empty front desk, and the preceding minutes are revealed to have been a fantasy, as the mystery figure walks past him, unthreateningly, in the lobby.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
But The Disciple walks you through every bad decision, every bit of pharma-bro trolling by OUATIS owner Martin Shkreli and every unfortunate turn of events in a way that most will not have heard before.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
The animal welfare organization advised that icy pavement can be hard on pets' feet, and owners should consider outfitting their dogs in pet-friendly boots or keeping walks short.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The agent who fired approaches the vehicle, then walks away and tells other agents to call 911.
—Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Wear them to the gym, on walks, while running errands, or just lounging around the house.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
These are the kind of shoes built for long days, long walks, and zero regrets.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
So Rinzel got a bunch of moms out of the house for weekly walks starting in October 2024.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Mind Over Mountains provides professional mental fitness support through nature walks, mindfulness and well-being coaching in a relaxed setting, enabling people to restore and sustain their mental health.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Experiences Beyond dining and sleeping, Fowlescombe offers daily experiences tailored to each stay—such as farm tours, yoga in the greenhouse, breadmaking, floristry, foraging walks or stargazing–designed to deepen connection with the land and the rhythms of the season.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The walks are supported by the Dade Heritage Trust, NWD Projects and Girl Trek Overtown.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
But the major selling point is the grippy rubber outsole, which is substantial enough for dog walks—or to wear in and around the ski resort to give my numb toes a break.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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The Brit List script, which treads the line between black comedy and drama, is set in the early 20th Century Hungary where a village knitting club takes it upon themselves to poison their abusive husbands with arsenic.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The album treads through womanhood, partnership, aging and dying, exposing the murky in the mundane.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The root cause of the disappointing guidance — a reduction in manufacturing capacity ahead of a big increase in demand for Intel’s central processing units — strikes me as a stunningly bad strategic decision.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bob The Drag Queen strikes a pose during press day for Moulin Rouge!—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Best Hikes Long before the area was designated a national park, the Lake District's lakeside strolls and hillside treks were already legendary, and inspired paintings and poems.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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The home’s waterfront location in a more residential area is ideal for peaceful strolls along the river walk path, which is situated just outside the building.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2025
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Most areas in North Texas were covered in ice, sleet and snow, creating hazardous conditions.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the past two years, Russian territorial gains in some areas can be measured in just yards per day, well under half a football field, the CSIS report says.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That's often on promenades, like this one by Carter Road, that gird the Arabian Sea.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Open promenades Las Olas, Lincoln Road and CityPlace in West Palm Beach are a reminder that a simple stroll among the bars and restaurants and shops can feel like a night out.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Paige Bueckers strolled into Unrivaled carrying the kind of aura that usually bends the room before a player ever steps on the floor.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Pope Francis Center is set to open Monday, steps away from Our Lady of Guadalupe.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After turning the lock with his teeth and tongue, Dawson pushes open the front door and walks out into the night.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Readers meet Anne, who walks out of Eden not out of rebellion but love.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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World’s first 20 MW turbine The world’s first 20 MW turbine, developed and built in China, boasts of three blades that are 482 feet (147 m) long and sweep an area of 10 football fields.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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That was obvious in Palm Beach County when county commissioners were poised last month to rubber stamp a data center complex roughly the size of 150 football fields.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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