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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
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Francisco Lindor has already drawn 10 walks this season, and Robert has drawn nine.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Two walks in the first inning led to nothing before one in the second led to the Padres taking a 1-0 lead.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is hosting two wildflower walks this month.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
When the mother goes inside the day care, leaving her car running, one of the people who appeared to be part of that group walks towards the car by themselves.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Kelce’s tailoring choices on the day Swift walks down the aisle will certainly make news, too.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Emma then walks in, still wearing her wedding dress.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Peters walks Atwood and hits Stewart to load the bases.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Mathews, who has been pitching with an injured right ankle, allowed one hit with five strikeouts and three walks.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
From waddling walks to curious interactions, tune into our live cams on social media to get a real-time look at how these penguins behave.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Trent Grisham reached leading off with the first of 11 walks by Marlins pitchers and Judge drove a slider into the left-field seats against Eury Pérez (0-1).
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Pérez issued four walks in the frame, including one to Grisham with the bases loaded.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Sheehan allowed another run in the third inning but made it through 5⅔ innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks.
—Bill Plunkett, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
After Allegiance pushed across two runs in the top of the sixth, Grace Prep used singles by Liam Jaime and Buchanan with three walks that produced three runs and the game was called.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Seoul, South Korea — Choi Ga-on walks in very quietly with a faint smile, seemingly camera-shy.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
That’s a question as Baiamonte walks away thinking of the words of his father.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Francisco Lindor has already drawn 10 walks this season, and Robert has drawn nine.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Two walks in the first inning led to nothing before one in the second led to the Padres taking a 1-0 lead.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is hosting two wildflower walks this month.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
When the mother goes inside the day care, leaving her car running, one of the people who appeared to be part of that group walks towards the car by themselves.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Kelce’s tailoring choices on the day Swift walks down the aisle will certainly make news, too.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Emma then walks in, still wearing her wedding dress.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Peters walks Atwood and hits Stewart to load the bases.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Harrison Bader and Patrick Bailey drew back-to-back walks to begin the sixth, then Willy Adames plated the Giants’ first run with a one-out ground-rule double.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Mathews, who has been pitching with an injured right ankle, allowed one hit with five strikeouts and three walks.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
From waddling walks to curious interactions, tune into our live cams on social media to get a real-time look at how these penguins behave.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Trent Grisham reached leading off with the first of 11 walks by Marlins pitchers and Judge drove a slider into the left-field seats against Eury Pérez (0-1).
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Pérez issued four walks in the frame, including one to Grisham with the bases loaded.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Sheehan allowed another run in the third inning but made it through 5⅔ innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks.
—Bill Plunkett, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
After Allegiance pushed across two runs in the top of the sixth, Grace Prep used singles by Liam Jaime and Buchanan with three walks that produced three runs and the game was called.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Seoul, South Korea — Choi Ga-on walks in very quietly with a faint smile, seemingly camera-shy.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks
Verb
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The track treads with a cautious cadence through its first verse and refrain, then pauses.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 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,
16 Mar. 2026
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The offense comes out and strikes quick, two drives in a row.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Israel strikes Iranian nuclear facilities Bahreini’s announcement came just hours after Iranian state media said two nuclear facilities had come under attack.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the parks and city promenades, there are trails where the blooms come with mountain air, quiet paths, and real elevation gain.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rihero Mesh Ballet Flats If last spring and summer were any indication, mesh flats will be back on city sidewalks and seaside promenades again in no time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who steps foot there can be spotted by a drone operator, and hunted down.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While the guests enjoy the water toys, one of them, Christina, wonkily steps onto the boat from the floating platform.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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The episode ends as John walks out among Carolyn’s cries.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Saoirse walks out of that meeting, threatening to quit.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2026
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Published in 2021 by a team of scholars in such fields as Jewish studies and Holocaust history, it was created to help distinguish hatred of Jews from criticism of Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Pestova company has nearly 100 acres of potato fields in eastern Kosovo that are used to make the potato chips sold under the name Vipa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Walks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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