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as in to tread
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in stroll
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 area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life
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Recent Examples of walk
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Now, the doctor has to stop and have a conversation to explain what rotavirus and hepatitis B are, walk through the risks and benefits of each vaccine and ask what the parent wants to do.
—Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Aloka was found by Bhikkhu Pannakara, vice president of the center and spiritual leader of the walk, during a peace walk in India, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
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Rooms open to ocean or garden views, while the beachfront location makes morning walks, bike rides, and downtown exploring effortless.
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The pathway to long-term power is easiest to tread during a time of war.—
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Adler had fallen off the wakeboard and was treading water when hit.—
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Just four minutes later, Henry struck again.—
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Casly Lamiit 2-piece Sweatpant Set This sleek sweatpant set strikes the perfect balance between sporty and sophisticated.—
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Participants will learn about the flora and fauna that make up the San Diego River ecosystem during the stroll along the river.—
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New research suggests that light daily movement, such as gentle stretching, a leisurely stroll, or easy household chores like vacuuming are linked to a lower risk of death in people with these overlapping conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.—
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The Jackson County Legislature only has jurisdiction over policies related to the county sheriff’s office and does not have explicit authority over federal immigration agencies or area cities’ police departments.—
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The city of Fort Worth is moving forward with zoning changes to limit the concentration of businesses like liquor stores, smoke shops and payday lenders in one area.—
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The property also sits on the Beachwalk, a nine-mile-long pedestrian promenade with paved pathways that serves as a short barrier between the back of the hotel and entrance to the beach.—
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Here artisans, vendors, and live performers set up on the over-water promenade while the sun performs its nightly show over the Gulf Coast.—
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Throughout both films, Stern's Marv is subjected to some of the worst obstacles set up to protect Keven, including stepping on a nail barefoot, taking a hot iron to the face and bricks to the head, and surviving an electrocution.—
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In mid-December 2024, Jones temporarily stepped away from the Today show to care for Ojeh, who it was later revealed had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma.—
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In the film American Beauty (1999), the moment Lester Burnham quits his job, walks out of his cubicle with a beer in hand—that’s it.—
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Workers walked out again Monday in the latest strike over pay and working conditions, thrusting the Louvre’s internal strain back into public view.—
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That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department.—
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The group of cops quickly loses trust in each other as word of the department seizing such a large amount of money spreads.—
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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