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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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
Just give yourself more than three days to enjoy morning cappuccinos, cannoli (the Ligurian variety), long ambles, and maybe even a game of bocce with the locals.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
Hans Sues, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
Hong fluidly and imperceptibly cuts away from this drama to a few people ambling out of a movie theater.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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Noun
With this in mind, finding flats that provide amble support, traction, and flexibility when walking is important to ensure long-lasting comfort.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
Just give yourself more than three days to enjoy morning cappuccinos, cannoli (the Ligurian variety), long ambles, and maybe even a game of bocce with the locals.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
Verb
There are no cousins of Tyrannosaurus rex stomping through the vast woods of Siberia, no Apatosaurus ambling through the Congo rainforest.
—Hans Sues, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
Hong fluidly and imperceptibly cuts away from this drama to a few people ambling out of a movie theater.
—Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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