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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
Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2025
The idea that this idiot could just casually walk through a rift in space to get to an infinite closet was just an absurd throwaway gag in the first season.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The area is walkable, with almost every attraction less than a 15-minute walk.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
In a sweet video promo posted on both Instagram accounts, Danny is seen walking with Elena and personally inviting her to go on tour with him during the months of September and October.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2025
The idea that this idiot could just casually walk through a rift in space to get to an infinite closet was just an absurd throwaway gag in the first season.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
The right-hander allowed two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings, striking out seven and getting six other outs on ground balls.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The area is walkable, with almost every attraction less than a 15-minute walk.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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The two fought, treading water and splashing each other before her partner swam in to join the fray.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Still, the Giants need to be making up ground — not treading water — no better time than this week.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tech firms are increasingly turning to nuclear as a reliable source of clean energy as their demand for power goes up: Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have also struck deals with nuclear companies.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Frost was riding in the area of East 1st Street and Beach Street about 6 a.m. when he was struck.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Variable cloudiness with a thunderstorm in parts of the area; humid. 🚌 Cincinnati Public Schools changes start times for 11 schools.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Greenways and pedestrian promenades designed to connect to surrounding neighborhoods.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Make your way up to the college town of New Paltz and eat, shop, stroll and experience some of the most vivid, colorful foliage the East coast has to offer.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Shop and stroll Pier Park’s open-air district, where flagship stores mingle with unique boutiques, live entertainment, and waterfront dining.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After Haner granted the mistrial, the mother walked out of the courtroom and into the attorney holding room where her son was sitting.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The couple walked out of prison after serving two and a half years, and have always maintained their innocence.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At both events, the local police departments showed off the skills of the departments’ police dogs.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Neither Tait nor the police department immediately responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The striking beaux arts Carousel Building on the boardwalk now houses many of the Wooden Walls Project works.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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First there’s the commute itself, then, dealing with lugging all of my stuff out to the sand, and the less than pleasant bathrooms… not to mention the overpriced boardwalk food.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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