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
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The clip shows team members strolling into camp while smiling and waving to the camera.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 July 2025
This year’s version will be similar, but with fresh touches such as Sandra Castle, one of several strolling characters who will perform on-the-spot activities with guests to inspire creativity, Willmann said.
—Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
Iris Delgado, 33, has strolled the Home Depot parking lot nearly every day with a cart of water bottles for day laborers and a cellphone to occasionally livestream.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Whether this ends up as a collectible collab or a full merch line, fans seem ready to sprint, not stroll.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The clip shows team members strolling into camp while smiling and waving to the camera.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 July 2025
This year’s version will be similar, but with fresh touches such as Sandra Castle, one of several strolling characters who will perform on-the-spot activities with guests to inspire creativity, Willmann said.
—Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
Iris Delgado, 33, has strolled the Home Depot parking lot nearly every day with a cart of water bottles for day laborers and a cellphone to occasionally livestream.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
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The city earned a bike score of 57.6 and walk score of 61.5 — the latter being nearly 12 points higher than Madison's walk score.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The resort’s white-sand Rosa Marina beach club (with Blue Flag ranking, lifeguards, loungers and umbrellas) is a short walk from the hotel, but guests can also take a trolley to get to the sea.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Or, saunter down to Pot&Pan—housed in the building’s former pot and pan factory—where Chef André Coutinho crafts exquisite Portuguese dishes that are both nostalgic and elevated.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Hill and Jalen Ramsey regularly sauntered out to the practice field while the team was already in mid-stretching.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Last year was the deadliest year recorded for children with autism who wandered, and nearly all in that record died from drowning, according to tracking from the association.—
Darcie Moran,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Each of the eight pet-friendly rooms has a different design, and guests can enjoy nearby restaurants and wander the surrounding Bellaire Court Historic District.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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If up for a challenge, hike the Great Glacier Trail for spectacular views of the Illecillewaet Glacier (meaning big water and pronounced ill-a-silhouette).—
Jenny Wisniewski,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Among the park's features are hiking trails, waterfalls, wildlife viewing and an archery range.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Beyond the capital, however, amble through fairytale villages of the Cotswolds or hike the dramatic peaks of Scotland’s Highlands.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The idyllic scene, made even more bucolic with chickens and sheep ambling across the lane, requires every ounce of willpower to pull ourselves out of the ridiculously comfy bed.—
Sarah Wood González,
Vogue,
11 June 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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