pedestrians

plural of pedestrian

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Recent Examples of pedestrians Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestrians
Noun
  • Bachelorettes and dog walkers and bag-juggling shoppers are identified, assessed and disregarded.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, Tyreese is outsmarted by the Terminus Tiger Fan, who grabs baby Judith and threatens to snap her neck unless Tyreese walks unarmed into a herd of walkers outside.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • It’s also frequently lauded for its three-quarter frame construction, which tends to be more manageable for petite hikers.
    Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Hiking in particular requires much less guiding and support than cycling and many avid hikers are totally confident on their own.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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“Pedestrians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestrians. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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