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as in treads
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in strolls
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 areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life
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as in promenades
a public place for strolling
San Antonio's famous River Walk ranks among the city's foremost attractions
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Recent Examples of walks
Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack, and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Paul walks away from professional basketball with more than 20,000 points and 10,000 assists, the first player in NBA history to reach those totals.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Commanding counts and limiting walks to avoid lengthy at-bats will always be key.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Headley, in his 16th year as a volunteer park ranger, also walks the Blue Sky Reserve trails twice a week as part of his duties.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The person walks up to her house, head down, and then attempts to tamper with the camera.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
These walks tend to be so short that most Siloers would never dream of stepping beyond the front door.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Sonya Gurwitt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
As contact dwindled to occasional phone calls and walks, Holloway interpreted the behavior as confirmation of Youngblood’s narrative.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Could my daughter handle the responsibility of rain-or-shine walks?
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
As new homeowners, their walks gave them ideas for how to continue to make their house feel like a home.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Crafted from a chic suede upper and a round-toe silhouette, these shoes are versatile for casual outings, long-haul flights, or miles-long walks where sneakers just don’t cut it.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Outside the home on Monday, neighbors strolled by on their morning jogs and walks, while a county sheriff’s deputy remained stationed out front.
—Ty Oneil, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The Baltimore Department of Housing has issued 224 citations for walks that have not been shoveled from Monday through Thursday of this week.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Days after that, Smith went for one of his many long walks.
—Andrew Callahan, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.
—Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack, and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Paul walks away from professional basketball with more than 20,000 points and 10,000 assists, the first player in NBA history to reach those totals.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Commanding counts and limiting walks to avoid lengthy at-bats will always be key.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Headley, in his 16th year as a volunteer park ranger, also walks the Blue Sky Reserve trails twice a week as part of his duties.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The person walks up to her house, head down, and then attempts to tamper with the camera.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
These walks tend to be so short that most Siloers would never dream of stepping beyond the front door.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Advertisement Forty-six of my 76 first dates involved getting drinks, 13 were walks, and 11 were coffee.
—Sonya Gurwitt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
As contact dwindled to occasional phone calls and walks, Holloway interpreted the behavior as confirmation of Youngblood’s narrative.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Could my daughter handle the responsibility of rain-or-shine walks?
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
As new homeowners, their walks gave them ideas for how to continue to make their house feel like a home.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Crafted from a chic suede upper and a round-toe silhouette, these shoes are versatile for casual outings, long-haul flights, or miles-long walks where sneakers just don’t cut it.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Outside the home on Monday, neighbors strolled by on their morning jogs and walks, while a county sheriff’s deputy remained stationed out front.
—Ty Oneil, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The Baltimore Department of Housing has issued 224 citations for walks that have not been shoveled from Monday through Thursday of this week.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Days after that, Smith went for one of his many long walks.
—Andrew Callahan, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with a hammer and a bucket to remove water from the manholes, Arredondo checks the water meters to determine each home’s consumption and always treads carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the first-time candidate’s rhetoric strikes us as more accepting of alternative viewpoints than Rice’s — a critical attribute to attracting support from independents and Democrats necessary to win in this district.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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But this casserole strikes that perfect balance of nostalgia and ease—without any weird or wacky ingredients or steps worth taking to the internet about.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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Don't skip town without a visit to the Nutcracker Museum or the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, and be sure to also carve enough time to embark on scenic strolls through Waterfront Park along the Wenatchee River.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Daily life has been upended at schools, hospitals, stores and restaurants and in neighborhoods where sidewalks were once well-trodden with runners, people walking their dogs, families taking daily strolls and children heading back home after getting dropped off by the bus.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Since June, federal immigration raids have disrupted neighborhoods and communities across Los Angeles and around the nation, including at work sites, along neighborhood streets and in commercial areas.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some religious communities bar menstruating women from common living areas, said Ahsan.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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That's often on promenades, like this one by Carter Road, that gird the Arabian Sea.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Open promenades Las Olas, Lincoln Road and CityPlace in West Palm Beach are a reminder that a simple stroll among the bars and restaurants and shops can feel like a night out.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everyone who steps foot through their doors is seen, served, and heard.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Watch the video above to see Tashia’s joy and disbelief when Chris steps inside!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Saoirse walks out of that meeting, threatening to quit.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2026
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Go to feel the ground shake and the sky roar when Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks out to bat.—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wildlife agencies have long used remote cameras to gather evidence in the forests and fields.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dual moguls sees two skiers racing side by side down the course featuring two jumps and fields of bumps, known as moguls.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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