walk on 1 of 2
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to take unfair advantage of
He dislikes people who are willing to walk on others to get ahead.
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Recent Examples of walk-on
Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Big Ten Illinois: Hudson Clement, WR, West Virginia — Clement, a former walk-on who caught 51 passes for 741 yards in 2024, will need to be a primary target in a receiving corps that must replace departing seniors Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Charles Cole, owner of the fun fair operating at the Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show, alleged that the walk-on ride had been subject to daily checks and paperwork prior to the incident.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 July 2025
The rest of the group is comprised of walk-ons or incoming freshmen.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
Four years later, though, the former walk-on left as one of the best in program history, earning school records in the indoor 3,000 meters and outdoor 5,000 meters.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Dickinson’s next two years were a swift transition from unknown walk-on to everyday starter for the Wolverines.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Molo currently represents 13 objectors to the House settlement, including former Yale rower Grace Menke and Michigan walk-on football player John Weidenbach.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Before the introduction of Lightning Lane, Pirates of the Caribbean was often a walk-on ride with wait times of 5 to 10 minutes.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
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Butcher is a preferred walk-on, but he’s proven able to boot the ball a long way.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Big Ten Illinois: Hudson Clement, WR, West Virginia — Clement, a former walk-on who caught 51 passes for 741 yards in 2024, will need to be a primary target in a receiving corps that must replace departing seniors Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Charles Cole, owner of the fun fair operating at the Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show, alleged that the walk-on ride had been subject to daily checks and paperwork prior to the incident.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 July 2025
The rest of the group is comprised of walk-ons or incoming freshmen.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
Four years later, though, the former walk-on left as one of the best in program history, earning school records in the indoor 3,000 meters and outdoor 5,000 meters.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Dickinson’s next two years were a swift transition from unknown walk-on to everyday starter for the Wolverines.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Molo currently represents 13 objectors to the House settlement, including former Yale rower Grace Menke and Michigan walk-on football player John Weidenbach.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Before the introduction of Lightning Lane, Pirates of the Caribbean was often a walk-on ride with wait times of 5 to 10 minutes.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk-on
Noun
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Scenes are often crowded with supernumeraries.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas News,
30 Mar. 2023
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One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.—
Don Stacom,
courant.com,
12 Nov. 2020
Noun
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Last week, as the costars posed on the red carpet at the film's London premiere, Anderson leaned up and gave Neeson a smooch on his cheek.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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In the snap, Lohan poses with costar Jamie Lee Curtis while wearing a metallic dress and smoky makeup look.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Be generous and take part in all those little extras.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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The flip-top design works as a shoe storage bench or even a modern mudroom piece for all those extras.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The actress, who won The Voice Kids UK and later triumphed in X Factor: The Band with her group RLY, previously played the part to critical acclaim during the show’s out-of-town tryouts in Manchester and Glasgow.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The filmmaker, actress and activist gave the trend her unique spin, adding a cutout to her attire for the special occasion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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But, the star of the show is a first-of-its-kind Alumni Home Run Derby following the Brewers/Marlins matchup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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