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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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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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Still, Reising said, the increasing occurrence of extreme and unpredictable weather events, like floods and droughts, could strike at any moment and erase those benefits.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s tariffs strike at the heart of China’s manufacturing colossus—a network of factories and assembly lines that produce pretty much everything, from toys and clothes to solar panels and plastic bowls.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Haywood’s answer is that businesses should focus on areas where AI can drive the most impact, such as scaling support, personalizing interactions, or streamlining operations.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here’s how the storm impacted the area: How much snow did Sierra Nevada get during storm?—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the attractions are the sea promenade which takes you to the adjacent town of Diano Marina, and the 13th-century Clavesana Castle, once the bolthole for a medieval marquess, and now the location of a museum devoted to local culture.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Sliema promenade honors another Maltese martyr with a monument: Daphne Caruana Galizia.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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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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Holloway was seen walking out of the Blues’ dressing room in a suit after the game and didn’t appear to be wearing any wrap or brace.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
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
Noun
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Lori Tremmel Freeman, CEO of the National Association of County and City Health Officials, said some departments have already begun cutting staff.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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That in itself makes the department venture a waste of time and money, as well as a danger to public health.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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