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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
Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Those relatively few poachers who do face justice often walk with minor fines and other penalties.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Few things are as rejuvenating as a walk through a quiet glade of trees.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
On Thursday morning, as members walked to the Capitol for votes, there was a conspicuous police presence.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Those relatively few poachers who do face justice often walk with minor fines and other penalties.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nearly 100 people from various parts of the world and walks of life gather at Rocket Ranch for every Starship test flight, Gomez noted.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Few things are as rejuvenating as a walk through a quiet glade of trees.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Moroney has been following in Wilson’s footsteps as representative of a thrilling new wave of country women — and freshman artist Langley has been treading in Moroney’s steps just about as quickly.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hayes isn’t the only one who has made it, yet still treads carefully with their money.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sneakers are ideal for a number of activities — from leisurely strolls to long work shifts to more intense sessions at the gym.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Freshman year of college will probably make senior year of high school look like a stroll down the discount aisle.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those areas include voting, healthcare, and education literature.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drought continues to worsen in several parts of the country, meteorologists warned in early September as dry conditions are forecast for many areas later in the month, sparking additional fears about wildfires in the fire-prone West.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cape May is not only scenic but a perfect beach town, with a promenade for strolling or biking and a myriad of excellent restaurants serving local seafood.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Shop and Eat at Celebrity Hotspots Away from the promenade are rows of designer shops for those inclined to splurge.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recognize and celebrate when employees step beyond an assumption and gain from it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This summer, Pietrangelo stepped away from hockey due to hip injuries, and the team believes the likelihood of him playing again is low.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That momentum undoubtedly filtered into the stadium once Eze walked out.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Around him, other students started to walk out of the cafeteria.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But in August, Putin signed a decree abolishing two presidential departments Kozak supervised, likely in preparation for his departure, the ISW said.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Relief pitching might be among the more volatile areas if not the department offering the most volatility.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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