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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
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Actor Billy Gardell, a Pittsburgh native, walks a new security guard through it all with the schedule buried at the end.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Warmer weather means longer walks and more park time, which also means more opportunity.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There is now an air of inevitability whenever the four-time major champion walks to the first tee box at one of golf’s premier events.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The final shot of Jane and her crew packing up in the big empty soundstage as Valerie walks away is very moving, in the way that this season has been so much about the loss of investment in the craft of filmmaking.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Gen Z watches — and walks The toll falls unevenly, and the youngest workers are drawing the starkest conclusions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Students organized walks along the roadway so community partners, including Clark and Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn, could get a better idea of how certain potholes, trash cans placed in bike lanes and the general road structure were deterrents for biking and walking.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Higgo summed it up in a way many of us can relate to in all walks of life.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Historically, Rostam solo albums are full of pensive and personal moments—reflections on life while taking long walks, weighing conflicted emotions while lounging in bed—and this one is no exception.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
As for Landen Roupp, the right-hander allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts to two walks.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Third baseman Zoe Karam was 2-for-2 for the Cougars with a home run, two RBIs, two walks and two runs.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Its seven stages are mindfully bento-boxed within Bayfront Park’s topography, allowing for relatively short walks between sets while also avoiding sound bleed.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 14 May 2026
Detmers issued a career-high six walks, after walking just nine hitters in his first seven starts.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Verb
With two outs already recorded in the inning, Rodón surrendered a double to Carson Benge before issuing walks to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Actor Billy Gardell, a Pittsburgh native, walks a new security guard through it all with the schedule buried at the end.
—Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Warmer weather means longer walks and more park time, which also means more opportunity.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There is now an air of inevitability whenever the four-time major champion walks to the first tee box at one of golf’s premier events.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The final shot of Jane and her crew packing up in the big empty soundstage as Valerie walks away is very moving, in the way that this season has been so much about the loss of investment in the craft of filmmaking.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Gen Z watches — and walks The toll falls unevenly, and the youngest workers are drawing the starkest conclusions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Students organized walks along the roadway so community partners, including Clark and Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn, could get a better idea of how certain potholes, trash cans placed in bike lanes and the general road structure were deterrents for biking and walking.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Higgo summed it up in a way many of us can relate to in all walks of life.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Historically, Rostam solo albums are full of pensive and personal moments—reflections on life while taking long walks, weighing conflicted emotions while lounging in bed—and this one is no exception.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
As for Landen Roupp, the right-hander allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts to two walks.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Third baseman Zoe Karam was 2-for-2 for the Cougars with a home run, two RBIs, two walks and two runs.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Its seven stages are mindfully bento-boxed within Bayfront Park’s topography, allowing for relatively short walks between sets while also avoiding sound bleed.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 14 May 2026
Detmers issued a career-high six walks, after walking just nine hitters in his first seven starts.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
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Very much like last year, the market just treads water.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the resurgence of Eurasian empires—notably China and Russia—strikes at the heart of the cellular order established under American hegemony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The lively restaurant, a tribute to British photographer and tastemaker Cecil Beaton, strikes a delicate balance between elegance and whimsy.—
Julie Tremaine,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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One of the most pleasing strolls in any northern seaside town is along Morecambe’s Stone Jetty.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Together, the pieces create a relaxed, breezy, resort-ready silhouette that transitions from beach towns to evening strolls.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Pool areas also feature reef-safe sunscreen dispensers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Student enrollment will drop across the board, and certain areas of the country such as New England—which is home to a whole host of small private colleges and will be suffering from some of the harshest demographic decline—may start to be dotted by campus ghost towns.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In response, the county’s designers added a small park, greenery and an extended public promenades through the property from Main Highway to William Avenue and Charles Avenue, the historic street that marks the site of Miami’s oldest Black settlement.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Wander the cobblestone promenades, watch lively street performers, and navigate the famous food colonnade to sample iconic local eats before heading out to the nearby Boston Harbor waterfront.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The color scheme in shades of white and sky blue evokes a scene just steps away — the French Riviera — and striped patterns give a beach resort feel.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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In Taipei, Cheng spoke to CNN just steps away from the towering bronze statue of former KMT leader Chiang Kai-shek, whose defeat by communist forces during the Chinese civil war eight decades ago led to his retreat to the island – sowing the seed of tensions across the Taiwan Strait ever since.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The woman stands and walks out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Video of his arrest shows an armored vehicle parked in the front yard as Abugharbieh walks out the front door with his hands up and a bath towel tied around his waist.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Persephone, goddess of spring and the fields, became the spouse of Hades, who ruled the underworld.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In Rick Chipman's fields in Harlan, Iowa, young soy plants are starting to emerge.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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