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verb

ˈwȯk How to pronounce walk (audio)
Definition of walknext
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as in to tread
to go on foot I walked slowly to school

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as in to strike
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands workers threatened to walk unless management agreed to shoulder more of the cost of health insurance

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walk

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noun

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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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as in promenade
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 walk
Verb
Speaking of golf, a confident politician or a confident reporter, for that matter, should walk like a golfer coming down the fairway on the 18th hole with a three-stroke lead in a major tournament. — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026 The 64-year-old had come from Oklahoma with his wife and son to walk up the 56 steps next to Sinking Spring, a sinkhole opening to a karst aquifer from which Lincoln first drank. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Noun
The four-time MVP has 82 strikeouts and 24 walks in 79 2/3 innings this season. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 Rucking, the practice of walking a set distance while carrying a weighted pack on your back, has surged in popularity as men over 40 look for low-impact ways to fight muscle loss, protect bone density and burn far more calories than a regular walk. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk
  1. tread
  2. strike
  3. stroll
  4. area
  5. promenade
  6. step
  7. walk out
  8. department
Verb
  • Initially, both teams looked to be treading carefully, wary of a misstep now in the knockout stage.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • That said, the USMNT's postgame presser won't be the only instance where a team hopes World Cup reporters will tread lightly.
    — Callie Fin, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of tread
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  • Periodic epidemics struck colonial port cities in the late 1700s, NLM records show.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The vehicle struck a second 2007 Honda Pilot, which spun and hit a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, the crash report said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of strike
Noun
  • While Swift has not publicly confirmed the relationship, the two were seen together on several occasions after being photographed for the first time together while taking a stroll through Central Park in New York City.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Anne Hathaway shows off her baby bump on a stroll in New York City on June 29.
    — Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of stroll
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  • The warning sign against Japan came when Casemiro picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute for a clumsy foul on the edge of the area.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Wildlife officials caught and euthanized two alligators in the area, which measured 12 feet and 13 feet.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of area
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  • But new security measures are now in place for the promenade that leads into Universal Studios Hollywood.
    — Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • There’s going to be a promenade for people who want to stroll along the perimeter.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Definition of promenade
Verb
  • With one out and Carrigg on third, Jake McCarthy hit a sharp ground ball to Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who stepped on the bag and fired home.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Rob, who died in December at age 78, portrayed George Washington in a segment inspired by the first president’s decision to step away after two terms in office.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of step
Verb
  • That meant three rounds of interviews, three onboarding cycles and three rounds of institutional knowledge walking out the door.
    — Crystal Gilmore, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • So much has changed in the world since her last match at this tournament and yet everything felt so familiar when the now-44-year-old walked out on court to warm up for her first singles match since the US Open in 2022.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of walk out
Noun
  • The department said the tragedy is an important reminder to drivers to always make sure children are not left in cars, especially in hot weather.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
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