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verb

ˈwȯk How to pronounce walk (audio)
Definition of walknext
1
as in to tread
to go on foot I walked slowly to school

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2
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

1
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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2
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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3
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
The man — holding one bladed weapon in each hand — responded by walking down 41st Avenue away from a growing mass of officers, which quickly swelled from just a couple to at least 10. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 On a windy afternoon, a family packs a beach bag, perhaps for the last time, and languidly walks towards the coast. — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
Hernández followed with a walk before Agustín Ramírez doubled for a 2-1 lead one out later. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Rengifo came to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the second inning after Tatis challenged a strike call that was overturned for a walk. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 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
  • Speaking of the houseboat, the finale treads some familiar ground for Lewis.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Halfley, in the first year of his first NFL head coaching job, has to tread carefully to keep expectations high for his players while not raising them and hopes too high outside the team.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of tread
Verb
  • As the driver continued, Boyd reportedly pulled out a gun from his waistband and fired five rounds at the truck, including one that struck the tow truck.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors argued that the building caught on fire, triggering a massive explosion and propelling canisters in the air, one of which fatally struck Salter in the head.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of strike
Noun
  • The hotel sits in the heart of Big Bear, a short stroll from The Village’s shops, tasting rooms, and eateries like Oakside and 572 Social.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The relaxed fit gives it a cool, chameleon-like quality that works for everything from city strolls to upscale dinners.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of stroll
Noun
  • Reese Esponda, who trains at the Houston-area gym owned by Biles' family, was fourth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Officials said Sunday that fire activity had prevented them from quickly reaching the area amid steep, rough terrain.
    — Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of area
Noun
  • And locals have grown frustrated by the town council’s focus on developing the seaside promenade while ignoring the flotsam townside right next to it.
    — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • San Michele doesn’t have a major hotel, but a glamorous five-star property, the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast perched high above the sea promenade that takes you into Rapallo, is a short walk away.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of promenade
Verb
  • The challenge was designed to encourage the teens to step away from social media and constant smartphone use while focusing on their mental health.
    — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There’s literally no stepping away from the table for a classic Below Deck mid-dinner conversation.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of step
Verb
  • If convicted, the now-63-year-old will likely never walk out of prison a free man.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Daunt said people can come into a bookstore for one title then be inspired to walk out with three.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk out
Noun
  • Malte Krueger, a PhD who leads the sports science department at Bayer Leverkusen, heard about Biolyz’s trials at Dortmund and knew a couple of guys working as consultants with the startup.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than install a conventional luxury department-store anchor, Fontainebleau chose a retailer built around ease and joyful discovery.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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