as in wanderer
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker
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Recent Examples of walker
One rave reviewer recommends them for retail workers, dog walkers, food service employees, and other folks who spend a lot of time on their feet.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
An avid walker and explorer, Laurence spent his days traveling around the city and shared his discoveries in emails to families and friends.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
In the roaring 1920s, barnstorming and flying circuses featuring wing walkers and aerial acrobatics soared in popularity.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Morning commuters will need to be on the lookout for runners, joggers and walkers.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
An avid walker and explorer, Laurence spent his days traveling around the city and shared his discoveries in emails to families and friends.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
In the roaring 1920s, barnstorming and flying circuses featuring wing walkers and aerial acrobatics soared in popularity.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Morning commuters will need to be on the lookout for runners, joggers and walkers.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walker
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Stargazers hoping to catch a glimpse of C/2025 R2 (SWAN) should read our roundups of the best binoculars and telescopes for viewing the night sky, while those looking to image the wanderer should read our guide to imaging a solar system comet with a DSLR camera.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Charlotteans are finally getting a pedestrian and bicycle bridge across Interstate 277, a project that’s been discussed for almost two decades.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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Motorists caught off guard by sudden drops in visibility may not have enough time to react, raising the stakes for driver and pedestrian safety statewide.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Due to the snowy, windy weather, the hikers were rescued in various conditions, with symptoms ranging from exhaustion to hypothermia.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, the appeal of the classic hiker silhouette—at once rugged and refined—has persisted, and the style has found a second life as a fashion statement.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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