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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
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
In footage posted to X (formerly Twitter) on April 15, Sweeney could be seen walking down an aisle in a dramatic white wedding gown featuring a strapless corset bodice and billowing princess skirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Analisa Novak, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Even 30 minutes of structure — walks, small creative tasks or meaningful conversations — can interrupt the cycle and return you to the present.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The trek would've been 7 miles had the toddler walked straight, the rancher said.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
In footage posted to X (formerly Twitter) on April 15, Sweeney could be seen walking down an aisle in a dramatic white wedding gown featuring a strapless corset bodice and billowing princess skirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Michael Bown experienced this firsthand when his pitbull-mix, Millie, escaped during a walk in lower Manhattan after slipping out of her collar.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Even 30 minutes of structure — walks, small creative tasks or meaningful conversations — can interrupt the cycle and return you to the present.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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But shifting the focus from treading water to achieving a compelling goal creates motivation and forward momentum.—
Andrew Neal,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There’s still much to be mined from this storyline — but tread carefully!—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Several aftershocks have since struck nearby, including one of 6.4-magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey.—
Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Myanmar’s ruling junta has declared a state of emergency in six regions -- Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, northeastern Shan State, Nay Pyi Taw and Bago – after the earthquake struck the country, followed by a series of aftershocks.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The incident was reported Monday at 7:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:17 p.m. Past Incidents in the last 12 hours: There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, only 14% of hospices in the United States were located in rural areas.—
James Dismond,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now, according to the outlet, the building has been renamed and repurposed to Bell Works, and serves as a tourist attraction and unofficial town square, that includes an indoor promenade with shops and a food court.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to walk the seaside promenade ringing the peninsula.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All to the excitement of onlookers strolling along the avenue, ending at Rockefeller Center to celebrate the day.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Walking, riding, limping, trudging, scooting, strolling — all the various forms of low-speed locomotion — define the experience of being in New York.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump reportedly walked out of a negotiating session, and the Ivy League school ended up expanding elsewhere.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Moments later, Tomas walked out of the house carrying Alicia, who was able to reunite with her father.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Penn State athletic department also credits former Penn State club ice hockey coach Joe Battista, a former school administrator who played a pivotal in securing the original donation from the Pegulas and oversaw the early development of the men’s and women’s D-I programs.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the department of corrections, about 13,000 people — nearly half the state’s prison population — have such risk ratings, although not all of them are eligible for parole.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Photo : Cabo Real Surf Club The exterior of the boardwalk homes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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The marina is undergoing a major makeover to transform the dock into a boardwalk destination with 85 boat slips by fall of 2025.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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