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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
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In the heartwarming video, Derek walks over to his wife and the two embrace while overlooking a scenic view.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
After Tatis popped out on the first pitch from Blalock, the Padres loaded the bases on a single by Luis Arraez and walks by Machado and Gavin Sheets.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Travelers can join adventures like rainforest walks and support community development by visiting the eight local communities.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Yet when a customer walks away, the VAT consequences are rarely obvious.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
More than just an altruistic line in its mission statement, the Cincinnati Zoo walks the partnership walk.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
After signing up, new users are greeted by a checklist module that walks them through the browser extension installation and credential creation process.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Former teammate Terry Kirby trains Marino at his nearby gym, while his wife Claire joins him for nightly walks and bike rides.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
In the fifth inning of that game, Luzardo allowed a leadoff double, three walks and a grand slam.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Then again, that has come with 22 walks – ninth-most in the AL over that span (and nine behind AL second-half leader Charlie Morton) – en route to an MLB-high 79 free passes on the season.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Over his past two starts, Yamamoto has allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out 20 in 15⅔ innings – and the Dodgers have lost both games.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
He was charged with two runs, both unearned, on four hits and three walks.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Ragans allowed one hit, two walks and recorded seven strikeouts.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton walks near the track before the first practice session ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, in Monza, northern Italy, on September 5, 2025.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In the heartwarming video, Derek walks over to his wife and the two embrace while overlooking a scenic view.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
After Tatis popped out on the first pitch from Blalock, the Padres loaded the bases on a single by Luis Arraez and walks by Machado and Gavin Sheets.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Travelers can join adventures like rainforest walks and support community development by visiting the eight local communities.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Yet when a customer walks away, the VAT consequences are rarely obvious.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
More than just an altruistic line in its mission statement, the Cincinnati Zoo walks the partnership walk.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
After signing up, new users are greeted by a checklist module that walks them through the browser extension installation and credential creation process.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Getty Images Many travelers cherish memorable walks and hikes on their vacations.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Former teammate Terry Kirby trains Marino at his nearby gym, while his wife Claire joins him for nightly walks and bike rides.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
In the fifth inning of that game, Luzardo allowed a leadoff double, three walks and a grand slam.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Then again, that has come with 22 walks – ninth-most in the AL over that span (and nine behind AL second-half leader Charlie Morton) – en route to an MLB-high 79 free passes on the season.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Over his past two starts, Yamamoto has allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out 20 in 15⅔ innings – and the Dodgers have lost both games.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
He was charged with two runs, both unearned, on four hits and three walks.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Ragans allowed one hit, two walks and recorded seven strikeouts.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
Verb
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Hayes isn’t the only one who has made it, yet still treads carefully with their money.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trying for nonchalance, Emil treads water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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Unlike many formulas that start dewy and end up oily, or others that stay flat and one-dimensional from dawn to dusk, this one actually strikes the perfect balance.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Dell’s Ice Blue aluminum design strikes a modern tone with its soft-rounded corners, slim display bezels, and light gray backlit keyboard.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sneakers are ideal for a number of activities — from leisurely strolls to long work shifts to more intense sessions at the gym.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Parks digitally delineated instead of outlined by the contours of our promenades.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Repeat steps 1-3 if more descaling is needed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Aggrieved and pained, Mary returns from the grave to exact revenge on anyone who steps inside her family home.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With each employee who walks out the door, operational decay follows, with remaining employees often disengaging from their work.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Susan Marquis, a professor with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, said the other ideas proposed by experts can help reduce the harms faced in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles benefitted from short fields, covering 52 yards on their first touchdown drive after Harrison Butker missed a field-goal attempt, and 59 on their next, after a Patrick Mahomes interception and face-mask penalty pushed them quickly into KC territory.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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