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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2026
And later planted a loving smooch on his dad as the two walked the carpet for Oh, Canada.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Hop on the regional train and get off at Klampenborg station, which is a 10-minute walk from this cafe and one of the most iconic shore views in Denmark.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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Verb
The ensemble will walk the red carpet for the premiere.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2026
And later planted a loving smooch on his dad as the two walked the carpet for Oh, Canada.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Noun
Vis rewards slow exploration with short walks between coves and villages, Cinque Terre’s coastal paths can be tackled in single-day segments using the Cinque Terre Card, and the Wachau’s 22-mile Danube stretch can be broken into easy day hikes between baroque towns and vineyards.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Hop on the regional train and get off at Klampenborg station, which is a 10-minute walk from this cafe and one of the most iconic shore views in Denmark.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
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The actress — who is currently treading the boards as Connie Francis in the hit Broadway musical about crooner Bobby Darin's life, Just in Time — took to Instagram Stories over the weekend to call out audience members for shouting at her during performances.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Other Democrats tread more carefully.—
Ben Paviour
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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This feeling of stasis is made all the more worrying by Ukraine’s increasing ability to strike inside Russia itself.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Her head struck the train before she was thrown back onto the platform, fracturing her spine.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The Hôtel Lili places you just half a mile from Rodeo Drive, home to every high-end shop imaginable—worth a stroll even if shopping isn’t the goal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Take your pick of indie dining options, all within a short stroll of the beach, including Hawkers Asian Street Food, Salmumeria 104, and Le Petit Paris.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The mayor of the Los Angeles-area city of Arcadia will plead guilty to illegally acting as an agent of China and has resigned from her municipal position, officials said Monday.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Stroll along the pedestrian-friendly beach promenade, visit the jaw-dropping Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and savor al fresco dining on the waterfront.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In the 1920s and 30s, lidos began springing up along the lungomare, the seemingly endless seafront promenade.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Thunder guard Alex Caruso also earned a technical foul on the play, allowing Reaves to step to the free-throw line for a trio of free throws and that gave the Lakers a 66-61 lead, their largest of the game.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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On her spellbinding fifth album, Aldous Harding steps closer than ever to the camera lens without coming into focus.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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The ability for locals and tourists alike to walk out their doors and choose from world-class operas, orchestras, ballets, plays and concerts is a gift — one our organizations do not take for granted.—
Lori Dimun,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Dozens of high school students at Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas, walked out of class on Monday and Tuesday to protest a new provision in the state budget that aims to crack down on student protests during the school day.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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This promotion puts him atop the Eagles’ scouting department.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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