power walked

verb

past tense of power walk
as in footed (it)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for power walked
  1. walked
  2. stepped out
  3. stepped
  4. padded
  5. sauntered
  6. strolled
  7. wandered
  8. traipsed
Verb
  • One day earlier, given the same advance notice, Allen struck out twice and walked during a 6-2 loss.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After striking out the side in the first, Cavalli walked the bases loaded with one out in the second but then struck out Owen Caissie and Mack to escape the jam.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of walked
Verb
  • The five-time Grammy-winning singer stepped out in a beige double-breasted trench coat over a black top, paired with black boots and oversized sunglasses.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The younger Martin child has recently stepped out more in the spotlight.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of stepped out
Verb
  • The tennis ace stepped behind the club’s plush bar to serve his signature drink, Fritzy Spicy Margarita, and welcomed invitees with a rousing toast.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Messi, who was a superstar with European teams Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, is regarded as one of the greatest players to have stepped onto a soccer pitch.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stepped
Verb
  • Andruw Monasterio padded the lead with a two-run single in the ninth and scored on Nick Sogard's RBI double.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This design helps the pillow stay in place without shifting and many even include a backrest and padded arms.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of padded
Verb
  • The longtime Bruce Springsteen and Conan O’Brien drummer then sauntered onstage, sticks in hand.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
  • While the kids’ father, Sam, took them for a swim, Mymonie sauntered by the road and searched for wild-grape leaves.
    — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sauntered
Verb
  • The couple strolled through Hampstead with their two dogs in tow.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Just last week, Minnesota strolled into San Francisco, delivered a clinical beatdown and strutted off the floor like brash royalty, reminding the peasants of their place.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of strolled
Verb
  • Bears have wandered into people's homes across the United States in record numbers after a dry winter wiped out plants, grasses, berries and nuts that form around 90% of their diet, Reuters reported.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Emde wandered ahead while King lagged behind at her usual tempo, which is uncommonly slow but projects incongruous urgency.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wandered
Verb
  • Locals complained tourist gawked at them or traipsed through their yards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In the story, the dress is a reminder of a more exciting time in the lives of the married protagonists, who have returned to Canada after having traipsed around the globe for years.
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of traipsed
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“Power walked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/power%20walked. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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