1
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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2
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
Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
This is more than loud enough to hear anyone, even when walking down a busy street.
—PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Mariah lost senior dog Rocky late in 2024 at age 12, having had him since childhood, and regularly posts videos of him in remembrance—playing, napping, on walks, and playing with his sister, Gigi.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Verb
Also introduced were electric mobility options to assist pilgrims, although walking remains the traditional method for performing rituals.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
This is more than loud enough to hear anyone, even when walking down a busy street.
—PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
Noun
The relationship between the two was on display Wednesday night in Harlem's Apollo Theater, where Davis received both a lifetime achievement award and a spot on the theater's walk of fame.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Mariah lost senior dog Rocky late in 2024 at age 12, having had him since childhood, and regularly posts videos of him in remembrance—playing, napping, on walks, and playing with his sister, Gigi.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
Verb
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The Administration should tread carefully in imposing costs of as high as an additional 8% on a domain where the US enjoys global leadership over fierce competitors.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In the days since then, other major consumer brands have appeared to tread cautiously around pricing.—
Rich Bellis,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Additionally, there is also a 46% probability that a 7.0 magnitude earthquake will hit L.A. and a 31% chance a 7.5 magnitude quake will strike during that same period.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Dixwell Avenue around 3:43 a.m. on Saturday for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, according to the New Haven Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Two projectiles reportedly hit the area around the airport.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The performances are localized at the promenade at Spreckels Park.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The Hollywood & Dine restaurant on the park’s entry promenade will be transformed into the Amity Island Cafe during Universal Mega Movie Summer.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
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The elephant strolled in from the nearby national park, Kha Yai, and is a familiar sight in the Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand, the Associated Press reported.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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It’s said that as a young and then unknown designer, Christian Dior, strolled past the Hôtel Plaza Athénée on a breezy afternoon.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Morale still remains high for the Panthers, as fans walking out to the parking lot discussed coming back to the arena watch party for Game 2.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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As the state on Thursday summed up the brutal details that made up the prosecution’s case, a relative walked out of the courtroom with a loud scream, causing Petrone to tell the jury to ignore the outburst.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Lara urged affected policyholders to submit formal complaints to strengthen the department’s case and assist in consumer recovery efforts.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Lori Wilson Park has a lovely beach and the most amenities (including six access points, a dog park, a playground, and a scenic boardwalk).—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Joan scrambled to dump the pushcart of her possessions into a Coney Island trash can on the beach off the boardwalk way down from her building so her landlord wouldn’t see.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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