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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of amble
Noun
My favorite booth appears towards the end of my amble. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 Nocturnal tourism done poorly, with bright spotlights that blind animals, off-trail moonlit ambles that destroy foliage, or unnecessary hotel illumination, can decimate local ecosystems. — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
In surveillance video provided by police, two young men wearing hoodies, with their hoods up, and surgical-style face masks, are seen quickly ambling down the sidewalk. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 Note that Denise is the parent who arms herself with a rifle and first shoots a dinosaur while Greg ambles around with a baseball bat. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
Noun
  • The prescription is exactly what the name suggests, a 10- to 20-minute stroll at an easy, conversational pace, ideally beginning 15 to 30 minutes after eating.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … BOLT FROM ABOVE — Couple recounts 'miraculous' rescue after surviving harrowing lightning strike during evening stroll.
    — , FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • From Carol Burnett to Cher, Tina Turner, Lola Falana, Diana Ross and Elton John, one had to embody a particular level of confidence to saunter and shimmy across the stage and red carpet in one of his iconic, over-the-top beaded concoctions.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Most coaches saunter off the podium after answering questions.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Detroit starter Troy Melton (8-5) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings before leaving with a trainer after Antonacci's double.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Eaton, 51, faces up to life in prison for the 2023 attack, which left one victim paralyzed from the waist down and two others wounded during a quiet holiday weekend walk.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At the top of Sleeping Giant, there have been reported of a man dressed in all black wandering the grounds near where the castle is.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Any proton that wasn’t lucky enough to partner up probably remained single for millennia, and might even be wandering the universe alone today.
    — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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