as in picnics
something easily done or dealt with
no one was pretending that winning the election would be a cakewalk
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Recent Examples of cakewalks
There aren’t many cakewalks in the NFL.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The Ducks have just two more trips outside the Pacific time zone to Rutgers and Iowa, neither of which will be cakewalks.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalks
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Families and groups note that there’s something for everyone, from adrenaline-pumping adventures to peaceful hikes and picnics.—
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The couple has now lived next door to Manitoba Park for over a year and often visit for walks and picnics together.—
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Fog and sun hug vineyards situated between the Transverse Ranges that funnel cool ocean breezes to produce an impressive range of wines across the region.—
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Most of the old homes mentioned here are oriented toward the breezes from the Gulf of Mexico.—
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Previously, Crumbl offered seven desserts (cookies, bars, brownies, pies and cakes) as their weekly menu.—
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All-purpose flour can be used for breads, muffins, cakes, and more.—
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“Cakewalks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakewalks. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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