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pedestrian

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adjective

as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a TV detective show filled with pedestrian plots stolen from older and better series

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Recent Examples of pedestrian
Noun
The pedestrian was trying to cross the road at the Chicago Avenue intersection when the victim was hit by a speeding car, police said. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 Friday’s collision marks the 20th roadway death of the year in San Jose, and the ninth to involve a pedestrian who died, according to data compiled by this news organization. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Through his first three games this year, the seven-time All-Star and 2023 league MVP is averaging a thoroughly pedestrian 14.7 points on .324/.154/1.000 shooting splits. Alex Kirschenbaum, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Android 15’s second beta release has other notable additions today that didn’t make it to the relatively pedestrian first release. Umar Shakir, The Verge, 15 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for pedestrian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestrian
Noun
  • Hikers and walkers should also make noise when out in bear country, especially at dusk and dawn, and dogs should be leashed and supervised.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Lead sponsor Kaiser Permanente brought 120 walkers by itself and also led teams with more than $22,000 in fundraising.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Adjective
  • Sometimes safe and boring can be a winning strategy.
    Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • The cause can be something as simple as a lack of water or more complex, like fungal wilt diseases, tomato wilt viruses, walnut toxicity, or boring insects.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Shore Walk For by-the-books Outerbelt hikers, the official start (and finish) line is the iconic Buckingham Fountain downtown.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
  • Then, another hiker continuously made noise to discourage the bears from returning, according to the fundraiser page.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • The Virgo moon invites you to take a slower pace today.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 20 June 2026
  • The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • The pyrotechnics, however, come from Amanda and Danielle, who get in one of those stupid fights that are only possible after a full day of drinking in a retro vehicle.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026
  • Yes, Ken really is this stupid.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • The longtime Florida coach swapped a tiring McDonald for Russell Sandefer with one out in the top of the sixth inning.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
  • By combining both the heated air flow of a blow dryer and a round brush in a single tool, this product is much simpler and less tiring to use than working with a separate hair dryer and round brush.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • Some war-weary Republicans were eager to endorse the agreement — if the fine print matches the administration’s summary.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
  • Quit Complaining Travel can be stressful, especially when airports swell with weary-eyed tourists who may be dealing with delays, cancellations, and lost luggage.
    Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Adjective
  • Agathe finds her boss’s remarks dull, but more or less shares these views.
    Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
  • Dish soap strips away the protective wax and can actually dull or damage the paint over time, leaving it more vulnerable to scratches and fading.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

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“Pedestrian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestrian. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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