as in walk
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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as in to walk
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services
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Recent Examples of stroll
Brian Mann, NPR, 11 Aug. 2025
During the day, families strolled barefoot across golden sand.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
At each August and September event, people can stroll through the shopping center to shop for sale items at displays on the sidewalk in front of merchant businesses.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Ornate ironwork, bridges, waterfalls, a snaking river, and lush landscaping make this an enjoyable spot to stroll and relax.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Groups of uniformed agents from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies could be seen strolling streets in small groups.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 11 Aug. 2025
During the day, families strolled barefoot across golden sand.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
At each August and September event, people can stroll through the shopping center to shop for sale items at displays on the sidewalk in front of merchant businesses.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Ornate ironwork, bridges, waterfalls, a snaking river, and lush landscaping make this an enjoyable spot to stroll and relax.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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McLean’s performance — 5 1/3 innings, no runs, two hits, four walks and eight strikeouts — turned up the vibes.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The right-hander allowed two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings, striking out seven and getting six other outs on ground balls.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This can be fun at times; one brother, sauntering naked down a country road (there’s a fair bit of crumbly nudity), waves happily to a passing train then later rails against moles — moles!—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
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This time, the audience gets the vicarious thrill of dancing at Hearst Castle or sauntering through the museums influenced by a young woman armed with a cellphone.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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There are also shots of Slurp wandering through a Christmas carnival, Tyler hiding in what appears to be a sewer before emerging back into civilization in a cloak, and Enid nervously wielding a sword.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kids and adults can take part in homesteading classes, check out a show in the 30-foot planetarium dome, participate in seasonal programming, or simply wander around the properties’ six historic buildings, including a drugstore, school, church, and cabin.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump hikes India tariffs to 50% US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on India over its purchase of Russian oil, ratcheting up tensions with the world’s most populous nation.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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University of Wisconsin-Madison alum and journalist Alec Luhn, who went missing while hiking in a Norwegian national park, has been found alive, the Red Cross confirmed.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Paris is a city best enjoyed ambling on foot, which means footwear may be your most important choice.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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These slow, ambling undead attackers are supposed to scare me?—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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