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Definition of amblenext
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park

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Recent Examples of amble
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
The teacher day is also relentless in a way that most white collar jobs are not; there is no taking a free minute to amble across the office to check in and consult with a colleague. Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 As a person ambles around a sculpture, perspectives multiply; interpretations are born and dissolved; shadows play on the surface and complicate the interpretive field, making hair look like spaghetti or a nostril look angry. Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
Noun
  • The hotel sits in the heart of Big Bear, a short stroll from The Village’s shops, tasting rooms, and eateries like Oakside and 572 Social.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The relaxed fit gives it a cool, chameleon-like quality that works for everything from city strolls to upscale dinners.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With that, Carpenter — who’d performed his loose, eccentric opening set barefoot and in shorts — sauntered out looking noticeably more dressed-up.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The duo sauntered on the screen with margaritas (made with Astral Tequila) in hand.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Tatis, reading the moment well in just his third pinch-hitting appearance this year, earned a four-pitch walk.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Their deep lineup made Kent work, drawing five walks in four-plus innings against the 23-year-old.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Go skiing in Gudauri, trek through Tusheti, or wander in the ancient cave cities of Vardzia and Uplistsikhe.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Kelcee Smith There’s something almost magical about wandering through the collections of a natural history museum.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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