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Different words for walked instead of using a thesaurus?

You're right! A thesaurus can sometimes give you words that don't quite fit the context. Here are some alternative words for "walked" that avoid a thesaurus and offer more nuance:

Instead of "walked," you could say:

* Strolled: implies a leisurely pace.

* Marched: suggests a purposeful and determined stride.

* Ambled: means to walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

* Sauntered: suggests a casual, carefree walk.

* Scampered: implies a quick, light-footed movement.

* Hurried: means to walk quickly, often due to urgency.

* Dashed: implies a sudden and rapid movement.

* Traipsed: suggests a tired or weary walk.

* Wandered: implies aimless movement.

* Promenaded: suggests a formal walk, often in a public place.

* Trooped: means to walk in a group.

* Hiked: implies a long walk, often in the outdoors.

You could also use verbs that describe the way the person was walking:

* Headed: means to move in a particular direction.

* Stepped: can be used to describe a specific action of walking.

* Went: a general word for movement, can work in some cases.

Remember to choose the word that best fits the context and the tone of your writing.

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