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walker

[waw-ker] / ˈwɔ kər /
NOUN
person who travels by foot
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NOUN
person who walks
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Fox had had parts of his spleen, pancreas, and small and large intestine removed, and yet his tubes and catheter were out and he was already walking with a walker.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

“I’m generally very cautious about starting a GLP-1 in my older adult patients who have functional impairments, like needing a walker to ambulate or needing assistance with transferring from a bed to a chair.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

A tightrope walker who will perform high above the crowds at the Principality Stadium has said it is an "honour" to help Take That transform the venue into a giant circus.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

She could be a fast walker — most people who live in New York are.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

He watched as Abby lifted the metal walker and put it down, then leaned on it to balance herself while she stepped forward.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

Today, the park is Greenville’s heart and lungs, frequented by joggers, walkers and cyclists.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Skye MRT said walkers should be wary of technology failing and be able to use a map and compass.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The woodland park is now popular with walkers and has views of the nearby Pentland Hills.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

He began hauling chairs and a stack of conversation prompts to parks across New York, inviting commuters, dog walkers and tourists to sit down and talk.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

She dashes between a couple of slow walkers and skirts along the outside of sidewalk scaffolding to avoid having to slow down for people.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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