as in wanderer
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker
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Recent Examples of walker
The 24-hour event will feature walkers from the Farmington Valley as well as West Hartford and beyond with the overall goal of raising $500,000.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
What’s more, multiple researchers have found that brisk walkers have a lower chance of developing heart disease or dying prematurely.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Most marathons have time limits of six to eight hours, so walkers should train accordingly and choose events with longer time limits.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The Relay for Life Farmington Valley is celebrating its 25th year milestone and more than 2,500 walkers are expected as the tradition continues next month, according to organizers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
What’s more, multiple researchers have found that brisk walkers have a lower chance of developing heart disease or dying prematurely.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Most marathons have time limits of six to eight hours, so walkers should train accordingly and choose events with longer time limits.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The Relay for Life Farmington Valley is celebrating its 25th year milestone and more than 2,500 walkers are expected as the tradition continues next month, according to organizers.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walker
pedestrian
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The pedestrian walked into the path of the Toyota and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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From hybrid office spaces with artisan dining to the pedestrian bridge connecting both sides of Katella, every inch of the development was intentionally designed for ease, connection and inclusivity.—
Caroline Wong,
Oc Register,
10 May 2025
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walker. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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