as in wanderer
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker
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Recent Examples of walker
For two one-day periods in June and July, OpenStreetsPGH, hosted by Bike Pittsburgh, will shut down areas in Pittsburgh that typically see busy traffic to allow cyclists, runners and walkers and other pedestrians to take over the roads.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
It is positioned as a safety wearable not only for runners, but also for cyclists, dog walkers, hikers, and commuters.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
Following the assault, Hodges required the use of a walker and was unable to perform daily tasks without significant assistance.
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John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
Passing through a dozen cities and crossing eight freeways, a group of walkers made their way along Atlantic Boulevard, from Alhambra to Monterey Park to Long Beach.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
It is positioned as a safety wearable not only for runners, but also for cyclists, dog walkers, hikers, and commuters.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
Following the assault, Hodges required the use of a walker and was unable to perform daily tasks without significant assistance.
—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
Passing through a dozen cities and crossing eight freeways, a group of walkers made their way along Atlantic Boulevard, from Alhambra to Monterey Park to Long Beach.
—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walker
Noun
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Weston loved to ‘embed himself in different cultures’ Weston’s mother, Nancy Higginbotham, described him as an ardent protector of the environment and a wanderer who loved to travel and enjoy nature.
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Designed to naturally decay over roughly a decade, these statues impress wanderers who seek them out.
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Nashville’s pedestrian bridge also turned purple, in case anyone in the city had somehow missed the point.
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There’s a bridge that’s been converted into a pedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River, and there’s a spot where lynchings occurred, a significant number.
Noun
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Hiking in particular requires much less guiding and support than cycling and many avid hikers are totally confident on their own.
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The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery and assault that left a 73-year-old hiker unconscious and his wallet gone.
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walker. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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