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100 Words to Use Instead of “Walked”

January 28, 2026 - pdf

No. Term Definition
1. ambled Walked slowly, in a relaxed manner.
2. ambled along Strolled casually in a particular direction.
3. arrived on foot Reached a place by walking.
4. backpacked Traveled carrying supplies on one’s back.
5. beat a path Went repeatedly along the same route.
6. bimble Wandered aimlessly at an easy pace.
7. blazed a trail Made a new route through unknown terrain.
8. bolted Ran suddenly and quickly away.
9. bounded Moved with springy leaps; energetic running.
10. breasted Advanced against wind, waves, or resistance.
11. cantered Moved at a light, easy gallop.
12. charged Rushed forward with force and speed.
13. clambered Climbed or moved awkwardly over something.
14. clomped Walked heavily with loud, dull steps.
15. clumped Walked with heavy, thudding steps.
16. coasted Moved smoothly with little effort.
17. crept Moved quietly and cautiously, often low.
18. cruised Moved along steadily and smoothly.
19. darted Moved suddenly and rapidly in a direction.
20. dashed Ran quickly, often for a short distance.
21. doddered Walked unsteadily, as from age or weakness.
22. drifted Moved slowly without clear direction.
23. drove Forced oneself onward; pressed forward.
24. eased along Moved forward gently and without haste.
25. edged Moved gradually and carefully along.
26. escorted Went with someone to guide or protect.
27. fled Ran away from danger or pursuit.
28. flitted Moved lightly and quickly from place to place.
29. followed Went after someone or something.
30. footed it Traveled by walking rather than riding.
31. forged ahead Advanced steadily despite difficulty.
32. gadded Went about restlessly, seeking diversion.
33. galloped Ran very fast, like a horse.
34. glided Moved smoothly and quietly with ease.
35. goose-stepped Marched stiff-legged in a military manner.
36. hastened Moved or acted with speed and urgency.
37. hauled Dragged oneself along with effort.
38. headed Went toward a specified direction or place.
39. hiked Took a long walk, especially in nature.
40. hobbled Walked with difficulty, as from injury.
41. hoofed it Walked, often briskly or for distance.
42. hurried Moved quickly due to urgency.
43. inched Moved forward very slowly.
44. jaunted Took a short trip for pleasure.
45. jogged Ran at a steady, gentle pace.
46. journeyed Traveled from one place to another.
47. kept pace Moved at the same speed as another.
48. kicked along Moved forward, nudging something while walking.
49. loped Ran with long, bounding strides.
50. lumbered Moved slowly and heavily.
51. lurched Moved with sudden, unsteady swaying.
52. made tracks Left quickly; departed in haste.
53. marched Walked with measured, regular steps.
54. meandered Wandered in a leisurely, winding way.
55. moseyed Walked slowly and without urgency.
56. moved Went from one place to another.
57. navigated Found one’s way through an area.
58. nipped out Went out briefly and quickly.
59. nudged along Moved forward gradually with small pushes.
60. paced Walked back and forth repeatedly.
61. paraded Walked in a showy, public manner.
62. patrolled Walked around to guard or observe.
63. perambulated Walked about, especially for pleasure.
64. plodded Walked slowly with heavy steps.
65. pranced Moved with high, springy, showy steps.
66. proceeded Went forward or continued onward.
67. prowled Moved stealthily, searching or watching.
68. pushed on Continued forward despite fatigue or obstacles.
69. raced Ran very fast, often competitively.
70. rambled Walked for pleasure, without a fixed route.
71. ran Moved swiftly on foot.
72. retraced Went back along the same route.
73. roamed Wandered freely over a wide area.
74. rolled Moved along in a slow, continuous way.
75. rushed Moved with great haste.
76. sauntered Walked in a slow, relaxed way.
77. scampered Ran quickly with light, short steps.
78. scudded Moved swiftly, driven by wind or haste.
79. scurried Moved quickly with hurried, small steps.
80. set off Began a journey; departed.
81. shambled Walked awkwardly, dragging one’s feet.
82. shuffled Walked with short steps, feet barely lifting.
83. sidled Moved sideways in a cautious manner.
84. skipped Moved with light hops and steps.
85. slid Moved smoothly along a surface.
86. slinked Moved quietly and furtively.
87. slouched Walked with drooping posture; dejectedly.
88. slunk Moved stealthily, trying not to be seen.
89. sped Moved quickly; hurried along.
90. sprinted Ran at top speed for a short distance.
91. staggered Walked unsteadily, as if about to fall.
92. stepped Moved by taking a step; advanced.
93. stomped Walked with heavy, forceful steps.
94. strode Walked with long, decisive steps.
95. strolled Walked leisurely, often for enjoyment.
96. strutted Walked with proud, stiff confidence.
97. swaggered Walked with arrogant, rolling gait.
98. swept along Moved forward quickly with flowing motion.
99. tacked Changed direction repeatedly while moving forward.
100. toddled Walked with short, unsteady steps.
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