as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive
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Recent Examples of amble
Michael Kaminer, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025
The curvy singletrack ambles at a slight downhill through pines and junipers on the flank of rocky hills.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
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Noun
The Old Port, where Cirque de Soleil sets up its tents every summer, is a 10-minute amble south across cobblestone streets.
—Michael Kaminer, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025
The curvy singletrack ambles at a slight downhill through pines and junipers on the flank of rocky hills.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Another good ambling adventure is the Sculpture Trail, featuring works by local artists.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
Noun
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Mid-morning Digest with a stroll through the farmers market and snap up some local goodies.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The handwoven leather gives this tote a rich, artisanal feel—the kind of bag that looks right at home in a Milan café or tucked under your arm during a Saturday market stroll.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Verb
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At the French Open, tennis stars and fans saunter through these tranquil gardens to reach Court Simonne-Mathieu, which opened seven years ago to the day on May 26, 2019.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Where to Eat Linger for hours on the patio at Lakeside Chophouse, clinking glasses of Vinho Verde and watching deer saunter by.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Braylon Heatley forced groundouts with the infield in to nearly escape the jam, but Coughlin (2-for-3) worked a two-out walk for the winner.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Helping your teen find optimal methods for calming their brains down before bed, from meditation or prayer to taking a walk in the park before sunset.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Verb
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These suede clog mules are an easy choice for everything, including early bakery runs, long travel days, and wandering through mountain towns.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Fueled up after a good breakfast, there’s nothing more NorCal than wandering around a farmers market and ogling the seasonal produce.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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