Thesaurus results for WALKERS

walkers

noun

plural of walker

as in pedestrians

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 walkers Like the Revel 7 shoes, this running shoe is great for both runners and walkers, thanks to cooling mesh uppers. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 Thousands of walkers, joggers, and bikers pass him by every day. — Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 Runners, cyclists, gym-goers, tennis and pickleball players, and weekend walkers may experience leg fatigue or discomfort after physical activity. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The event welcomes runners, walkers, families and supporters of all ages. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 The walks have been held for decades in the Chicago area, but in the last two years, Deb Havighorst, of Homewood, has come on strong with the group, bringing 25 walkers to Mokena to support her and the cause. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Longer hikes often require a minimum of six walkers due to the possibility of encountering aforementioned bears. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 But just like walkers and bikers, transit users must contend with the heat. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 At a meeting Wednesday night, City Council members encouraged city employees to start exploring options for reducing e-bike conflicts with pedestrians and dog walkers, particularly at parklands and popular trails. — Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

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Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

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Best Hikes Scorpion Canyon Loop At around four miles, Scorpion Canyon Loop is a top choice for hikers seeking breathtaking ocean views without major effort.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
While none of the hikers was swept away, conditions left the groups unable to continue safely, the outlet reported.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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