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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
Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
So, after that, the two go through the rest of the process including picking a dress and walking down the aisle together.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
The group had an immersive experience that included a track walk, taco tasting, a night at Lucha Libre wrestling — where Blaney and Suarez both tried some moves in the ring — and a Wednesday news conference that drew hundreds.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The downtown area skirts the north end of Skaneateles Lake, with people walking their dogs past local boutiques, window-shopping, and browsing restaurant menus.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
So, after that, the two go through the rest of the process including picking a dress and walking down the aisle together.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Environment: walk index (5%), transit index (5%), bike index (5%), park score index (5%), crime rate index (5%).
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
The group had an immersive experience that included a track walk, taco tasting, a night at Lucha Libre wrestling — where Blaney and Suarez both tried some moves in the ring — and a Wednesday news conference that drew hundreds.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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The looming tariff prospects have caused uneasiness among investors, with the S & P 500 treading water through a volatile first two months of the year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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More to Read Review: ‘Bacon’ treads the line between love and abuse for teenage boys in a Rogue Machine powerhouse Feb. 12, 2025 Douglas Lyons writes comedies centering Black women.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Corolla was struck head-on by a Dodge Dart SXT which was being driven east, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Office said officers struck Hermanson with a beanbag shotgun and he was taken into custody.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The head of Chile's National Electricity Coordinator (CEN), Ernesto Huber, said there was still no time frame to restore electricity across the country, adding areas in the north and south had started to regain power.—
Fabian Cambero and Alexander Villegas,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Compher’s production has dipped a bit this season, but his profile is quite similar to Copp’s as a hard-nosed, responsible center who can play in the hard areas of the ice and provide complementary offense.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Montevideo, Uruguay: The nearly 14-mile waterside promenade La Rambla — One of the longest sidewalks in the world — serves as an outdoor living room for locals.—
Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Near the center of town, in the old harbor area, a deserted promenade ran between frosty vistas and imposing museums and cultural buildings.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Downstairs, Adrien Brody strolled in with longtime partner Georgina Chapman, while LaKeith Stanfield arrived hand in hand with his wife.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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At the end of it all, Lily Tomlin strolled out and the Oscars, sadly, had just begun.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cuello compares the situation to eating with someone at a restaurant, and when the check arrives, the person walks out and leaves you with the bill.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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In May 2022, a disagreement with Vince McMahon led to Mone and Naomi walking out of the company.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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People can also get hantavirus from a mouse bite, but this is rare, the New Mexico health department said.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The suspect’s name hasn’t been released, but Jennings said the department would be sharing the individual’s name.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
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Coming in second on the list of most welcoming U.S. cities is Cape May, New Jersey, a Victorian-era beach town with charming inns and scenic boardwalks.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Low-lying areas along the creek, including sidewalks and boardwalks of the Big Creek Greenway, are expected to be submerged, with water levels reaching up to two feet in some locations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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