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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
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C) walks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (R) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) after a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Dec. 7, 2024.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Waterloo, Britain’s largest railway station and a terminus for several train lines, is a short walk from the loft.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Judge, meanwhile, led all of his peers in home runs (58), RBI (144), walks (133), OBP (.458), slugging (.701), OPS (1.159), wRC+ (218) and fWAR (11.2).
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C) walks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (R) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) after a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Dec. 7, 2024.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
The right-hander tossed three scoreless innings later that evening against the Boston Red Sox, allowing three hits while striking out four and surrendering no walks to earn the save and help the White Sox snap a 14-game losing streak.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Waterloo, Britain’s largest railway station and a terminus for several train lines, is a short walk from the loft.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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Since winning his congressional election and subsequent Speakership title, Johnson has been treading a fine line throughout the process of budget talks as the House holds a razor-thin majority.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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But this Sunday Brady will tread new territory, calling Super Bowl LIX from New Orleans from the Fox broadcast booth, capping off his first year as the network’s lead NFL analyst.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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The three were arguing over a parking spot, when one of the men pulled a gun and opened fire, striking Hughes in the stomach, according to ABC Eyewitness News.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Both films share an affinity for Rube Goldberg death traps and a creative grim reaper that can strike any moment.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After having taken a liking to the languages of the area, specifically Bengali, Clint returned to the U.S. and attended the University of Chicago to get his graduate degree in South Asian languages and civilizations.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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With a kaleidoscope of talent and areas of focus, KatVoix Academy is where all creatives, regardless of their goals, can find a guiding light to fulfillment.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The property, which is accessible to the Singapore River promenade and close to the Great World City MRT station, is popular among developers given its proximity to the Raffles Place central business district and Orchard Road shopping precinct.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
9 Feb. 2025
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Eastern Promenade Covering the eastern corner of the city, the sprawling promenade features 180-degree views of Casco Bay.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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While much of Europe shivers in the winter, Asturias enjoys mild weather, with locals strolling along beaches in winter without jackets.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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But Twain liked to be able to stroll to downtown Hartford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of students at a U.S. military middle school in Germany walked out of class in protest of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's dismantling of DEI policies during his visit to the country this week.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cincinnati has been trying to solve its safety problem since the moment Jessie Bates walked out the door to Atlanta.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cases have been reported in counties throughout Florida, according to data from the state's health department, with the largest tallies around Miami and Tampa. Similar to other states, most cases reported in Florida have been in children under 5 years old.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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Crystal-clear blue waters flow onto soft white sandy beaches, and the boardwalks, sidewalks, and trails that connect them all are very pedestrian- and bike-friendly.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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Harry Perry, a famous Venice boardwalk busker who wears a turban, Sikh outfit, and roller skates, often follows the tour route of Grateful Dead spinoffs, playing on the grounds, and that’s proven lucrative for him.—
Cary Baker,
SPIN,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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