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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
Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition to walking her beat, she was often called in to conduct the questioning of women taken into police custody.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Katie Mannion, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Departing from Åndalsnes station—just a short walk from the cruise terminal—the train travels through steep mountains, past cascading waterfalls, and alongside the emerald-green Rauma River.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Barbaro and co-star Timothée Chalamet, who played Bob Dylan, were both nominated for their performances at the 2025 Academy Awards, although neither walked away with an Oscar.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition to walking her beat, she was often called in to conduct the questioning of women taken into police custody.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
According to the actor, Augustus has helped out by cleaning out stalls and taking horses for walks.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Departing from Åndalsnes station—just a short walk from the cruise terminal—the train travels through steep mountains, past cascading waterfalls, and alongside the emerald-green Rauma River.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Yet while emerging technologies offer incredible opportunities, leaders must tread carefully.—
Matthew Putman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The season’s narrative treads no new ground for any of our main characters, which will frustrate anybody who enters Born Again studied in everything that has come before, from the Netflix series to The Punisher spinoff to Echo.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week Comments Mercury retrograde strikes again!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Most Unsettling Threat Lurking In Permafrost Is Far More Microscopic—And Potentially Deadly In the summer of 2016, an unexpected anthrax outbreak struck the Yamal Peninsula in Siberia, leading to the hospitalization of several people and the death of a 12-year-old boy.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Machado, a 38-year-old man from Manassas, was stopped by ICE agents while on his way to work in an area where large-scale immigration operations were ongoing.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Identify scenarios where human oversight is essential and prevent inappropriate AI autonomy over sensitive business areas.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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This lively stretch of coastline is just a short walk from the cruise terminals and offers a mix of sandy beaches, seafront restaurants, and scenic promenade walks.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The promenade will include a children’s play area, new historic lampposts, seating and shade structures, and roughly 115 new trees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the photos, which were obtained by Page Six, Bündchen strolled with her infant secured in a baby carrier strapped to her chest.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tourists once again stroll Shanghai’s glittering Bund waterfront.—
Vivian Wang,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Burr was audibly and visibly upset by the unannounced family reunion, lambasting his longtime friend Mandel, and almost walking out of the interview in protest.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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Later, the two walked out of the island hand in hand.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Weiss, the team’s quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator, was originally put on leave in January 2023 while the school’s police department investigated unspecified computer access crimes.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ali Adamson, a spokesperson for the police department.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Except for an elderly gentleman walking his dog some distance away, both taking mincing steps, the beach and the boardwalk are deserted.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Other activities include zip lining, falconry lessons, and visiting Seven Falls—a series of seven towering cascades along a mile of steps and boardwalk.—
Emily LaPointe,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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