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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
Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Below, Pozniak walks us through two ways to get butter stains out of clothes quickly and efficiently.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Ohtani struggled in a major way against the Phillies, going 1-for-18 with just two walks and nine strikeouts.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
In this way, the robot’s system zero has learned by trial and error to walk and stay upright with high accuracy.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Below, Pozniak walks us through two ways to get butter stains out of clothes quickly and efficiently.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
The slouchy silhouette gives the piece a slightly more casual look compared to the brand’s other cashmere sweaters, so it can be worn daily for lounging, morning walks, and running errands.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Ohtani struggled in a major way against the Phillies, going 1-for-18 with just two walks and nine strikeouts.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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That season’s Sharks — a talented group, to be sure — ended up treading water for the first three months before coming together in the second half and eventually reaching the Stanley Cup Final.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Merhige treads a very fine line between crafting his own vampire story while also delivering a devious industry send-up, as well as a striking homage to Nosferatu.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Of course, there's the obvious parallel of a green dress here, but Condon was particularly struck by the number's arrangement of bodies in space.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Often a thorn in the side of leadership, Massie is unlikely to strike any deal with leadership to avoid a vote on releasing the Epstein files.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Take a stroll downtown to spot miniature pumpkins dangling from the oaks along Main Street, or meander down smaller streets to find oversized skeletons by the sidewalks and witches’ hats strung overhead.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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From strolls on the beach to walking around a new neighborhood.—
Emily Strohm,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here’s the Week 8 schedule for Fort Worth-area high school football teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those include an aquarium complex, a baywalk promenade and a restaurant complex under a Fishermen’s Village theme.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Split is known for its Roman heritage, including the Diocletian's Palace and the lively Riva promenade.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If your Wi-Fi is protected by a weak password or uses outdated encryption, a skilled attacker might gain access without ever stepping inside your house.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Knueppel stepped to the line and completed the four-point play.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No Doubt is walking out of the spiderwebs of history and into fresh light, as the iconic band is set to reunite for a concert series in 2026.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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No one walks out on Cristina Yang!—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her department looks after 20 host families.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most people may be able to access flu vaccines at their local pharmacy, doctors office or even through certain public health departments.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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