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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
Latoya Gayle, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Clyde sees Spencer walking through the car and shoots at him through the window, which kicks off a gunfight and generally causes chaos.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Duke’s slow walk off the court came through a phalanx of Houston fans who waved goodbye to Flagg, who will likely be off to the NBA as the first pick in the draft.
—Stephen Hawkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
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Verb
On April 4, a 9-year-old boy — who has been identified as Gabriel Andrews — was found dead in Frankfort, Ky., after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to a school bus stop, Cleveland 19 News reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Clyde sees Spencer walking through the car and shoots at him through the window, which kicks off a gunfight and generally causes chaos.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Trevor Smith Granite Hills | Baseball Smith reached base nine times in three Lions Tournament games, finishing with a pair of doubles, three RBIs and five walks.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Duke’s slow walk off the court came through a phalanx of Houston fans who waved goodbye to Flagg, who will likely be off to the NBA as the first pick in the draft.
—Stephen Hawkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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From our perspective on and around Earth, wavelengths of light emanating from cosmic objects actually go from the bluer section of the spectrum to the red section, and then tread into infrared waters.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Graphic: Rob Wile and Joe Murphy / NBC News Automakers appear to be treading cautiously with their public remarks on the policy change.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Myanmar’s ruling junta has declared a state of emergency in six regions -- Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, northeastern Shan State, Nay Pyi Taw and Bago – after the earthquake struck the country, followed by a series of aftershocks.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several aftershocks have since struck nearby, including one of 6.4-magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey.—
Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The incident was reported Monday at 7:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:17 p.m. Past Incidents in the last 12 hours: There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, law enforcement authorities reported that in polling areas 56 firearms were seized and more than 630 people, including individuals facing warrants for drug trafficking, homicide and nonpayment of child support, were arrested.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now, according to the outlet, the building has been renamed and repurposed to Bell Works, and serves as a tourist attraction and unofficial town square, that includes an indoor promenade with shops and a food court.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to walk the seaside promenade ringing the peninsula.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Spend an afternoon strolling around downtown’s Market Square and enjoying the ample greenspace at World’s Fair Park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bravo’s comments about Woodley come after the pair were first spotted strolling in Paris together last month.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Role Model asked the crowd in a video posted to TikTok, before Reneé Rapp walked out and began dancing.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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Review: In ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ on Broadway, here’s George Clooney with an urgent bulletin When George Clooney walks out on stage as Edward R. Murrow, the distinguished American journalist, the chiseled Hollywood star gets the customary entrance applause.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the department of corrections, about 13,000 people — nearly half the state’s prison population — have such risk ratings, although not all of them are eligible for parole.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Penn State athletic department also credits former Penn State club ice hockey coach Joe Battista, a former school administrator who played a pivotal in securing the original donation from the Pegulas and oversaw the early development of the men’s and women’s D-I programs.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Cabo Real Surf Club The exterior of the boardwalk homes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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The marina is undergoing a major makeover to transform the dock into a boardwalk destination with 85 boat slips by fall of 2025.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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