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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
Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
One day, Aiden walked to an overpass near his home in to sneak a smoke with his vape, but his device wasn’t working properly.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Presumably, plans for the traditional walk will depend on the health of both King Charles, Kate Middleton, and Queen Camilla, who has also been under the weather lately with pneumonia.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mac and Cheese Bites Arancini walked so these balls of mac and cheese could skip and skedaddle and swerve into our hearts.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
One day, Aiden walked to an overpass near his home in to sneak a smoke with his vape, but his device wasn’t working properly.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
The hotel is located about a 20-minute walk from the McDonald's where he was arrested.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Presumably, plans for the traditional walk will depend on the health of both King Charles, Kate Middleton, and Queen Camilla, who has also been under the weather lately with pneumonia.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sudden ouster of Assad has left President Biden’s outgoing administration having to delicately maneuver through yet another volatile moment in the Middle East and as President-elect Donald Trump demands that the United States tread carefully in the region and stay out of the fray.Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Respect the boss' time... and do not tread on his turf.Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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The airstrike struck a house in the Shijaiyah neighborhood of eastern Gaza City, according to the Health Ministry's ambulance and emergency service.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Israel has struck Iran repeatedly this year through conventional military means, targeting crucial missile production facilities and anti-aircraft defenses—clearly prevailing in the tit-for-tat exchange of unprecedented direct attacks on each nation’s soil.Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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Salerno said highs for the region this time of year in the desert are typically in the 70s and 60s in higher terrain areas.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This can be a challenge for anyone, but even more so for those who live in cities and populated areas.Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Grab a spot along the promenade or hop on a harbor cruise to watch the city sparkle from the water.Livia Hengel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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To end the night, guests were treated to dinner on the David H. Koch Theater's promenade.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The gardens will be decorated for the first Christmas tree stroll through Dec. 15, with trees decorated by local organizations on display.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the family walked out of the building, a stranger came up offering to take them across the border on foot – for a hefty fee.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Aiden walked out toward the road and waved down a driver who was able to drive him back home.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Police departments in those jurisdictions generally do not help ICE carry out street-level arrests, and jails will not hold immigration violators charged with traffic offenses, or in some cases violent felonies.Nick Miroff The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The department has been working with a partial revenue share from the conference over the past two seasons — about $19 million annually — but will begin receiving a full share of about $38-$40 million a year starting in 2025.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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The event also includes access to the boardwalk’s restaurants, bars, and shops, along with Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park, home to a Ferris wheel, double-decker carousel, roller coaster, and more.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Each of Carnival Jubilee’s zones take a different theme, with their own attractions, restaurants, and bars, such as Grand Central, centered on the buzzy three-story atrium, and The Shores, with a nostalgic coastal vibe reminiscent of a seaside boardwalk.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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