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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
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
According to the results, any amount of resistance exercise, even a few minutes a week, was associated with a lower risk of premature death than never lifting at all, including among people who regularly walked, ran or did other aerobic exercise.
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Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
With two outs and one on in the 11th, Doval (3-1) intentionally walked Riley Greene, then issued consecutive walks to Hao-Yu Lee and Torkelson.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Verb
Both Ghana and England will walk away with a point after Ghana managed to hold off England in a heart-pounding final few minutes of stoppage time.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
According to the results, any amount of resistance exercise, even a few minutes a week, was associated with a lower risk of premature death than never lifting at all, including among people who regularly walked, ran or did other aerobic exercise.
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Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Noun
Rucking, the practice of walking a set distance while carrying a weighted pack on your back, has surged in popularity as men over 40 look for low-impact ways to fight muscle loss, protect bone density and burn far more calories than a regular walk.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
With two outs and one on in the 11th, Doval (3-1) intentionally walked Riley Greene, then issued consecutive walks to Hao-Yu Lee and Torkelson.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
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Initially, both teams looked to be treading carefully, wary of a misstep now in the knockout stage.
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That said, the USMNT's postgame presser won't be the only instance where a team hopes World Cup reporters will tread lightly.
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This site strikes a rare balance between serenity and world-class action.
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The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday were most likely caused by a rupture in one of the country’s most active seismic zones — comprising the Boconó and San Sebastián faults, which extend along Venezuela’s northern coast — according to the USGS.
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This linen-blend striped shirt might inspire you to take a stroll by the Seine.
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Even a slower stroll—just 2 mph—can improve all of the health markers above, the study found.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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But new security measures are now in place for the promenade that leads into Universal Studios Hollywood.
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There’s going to be a promenade for people who want to stroll along the perimeter.
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Tellingly, Rhaenrya has to step through the blood to get to the Iron Throne.
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As Maher walked on stage to receive his award from 2014 awardee Leno, up stepped impressionist Friend from the audience to interrupt the proceedings.
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That meant three rounds of interviews, three onboarding cycles and three rounds of institutional knowledge walking out the door.
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So much has changed in the world since her last match at this tournament and yet everything felt so familiar when the now-44-year-old walked out on court to warm up for her first singles match since the US Open in 2022.
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The department has also opened Title IX investigations in North Carolina and Michigan and issued warning letters to school districts in Colorado and Kansas.
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According to the bill, the state would have to produce an annual average salary report for the 20 local departments that Cal Fire is stacked against and make sure state firefighter pay is within 15% of that average.
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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