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as in to tread
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in stroll
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 area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life
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Recent Examples of walk
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
Allow the carpet to dry Let the carpet dry completely before walking on it or replacing furniture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
James T. Stroud, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
He’s minimized the walks, partly due to his willingness to use his curveball early in counts for strikes to get ahead and grab count leverage.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Also walking the hall of sapphic power coupledom are Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus of Boygenius, who are officially, publicly, official, as of March 18.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
Allow the carpet to dry Let the carpet dry completely before walking on it or replacing furniture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
Each capture site is marked with bright pink tape and a unique ID number; all lizards are then transported to our field laboratory just a short walk away.
—James T. Stroud, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
He’s minimized the walks, partly due to his willingness to use his curveball early in counts for strikes to get ahead and grab count leverage.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Great talents have trodden the Old Trafford turf, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Paul Pogba, steeped in Sir Alex Ferguson-era winning machine culture.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But some longtime observers are urging Democrats to tread carefully.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kisses her mouth, but the gesture is awkward, clumsy; their teeth strike together, and Brianna winces.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week Comments Mercury retrograde strikes again!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pep Guardiola needs fresh creativity in the attacking midfield area and Wirtz would have been perfect for this role.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This tour seems to have a smaller number of cast members than previous productions that have made their way here, making the promenades ever so slightly less pageantry-impressive.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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After settling in, a stroll along the seafront promenade provides the perfect introduction to Marbella's storied coastline.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Visitors can stroll downtown and receive samplings as well as a complimentary flower from each location.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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From learning just enough French to ordering your café et croissant from the neighborhood boulangerie, to strolling around an artistic arrondissement, taking in the various shops and street style at a leisurely pace.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mark leads the confused Ms. Casey to the exit, and Gemma walks out of the Lumon building.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Marcela and Malcom arrived at 11:20 p.m. Just over an hour later, the two are seen walking out the door.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Weiss, the team’s quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator, was originally put on leave in January 2023 while the school’s police department investigated unspecified computer access crimes.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dawn Silva, an officer who accused Labrada of tracking her, has filed a lawsuit alleging that department leadership failed to shield her from backlash.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Except for an elderly gentleman walking his dog some distance away, both taking mincing steps, the beach and the boardwalk are deserted.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Other activities include zip lining, falconry lessons, and visiting Seven Falls—a series of seven towering cascades along a mile of steps and boardwalk.—
Emily LaPointe,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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