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
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Their amble through SoHo after taking mushrooms is an especially lovely sequence, intensely in the moment and alive with the downtown ghosts that infuse the story.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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
Their amble through SoHo after taking mushrooms is an especially lovely sequence, intensely in the moment and alive with the downtown ghosts that infuse the story.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Here, shabby homes enjoyed grand views, tired burros ambled along untethered, and island life trudged on, oblivious to tourism.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
Noun
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On a sunny day, take a stroll through the neighboring Green Park or Hyde Park for boat rides across the Serpentine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who is familiar with Manning’s humor and Talib’s candor knows the April stroll down memory lane will be entertaining.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Six women in motorcycle jackets saunter onto the stage at the Coronado Historical Association, dancing to a goofy opening number.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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At one point, Mills paused to introduce me to some friends, and who should saunter over but Senator Angus King himself.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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What to do nearby Some of London’s most enjoyable experiences are just a walk away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Search & Support San Antonio SASSA has recognized Jeanie’s case at various events, including their annual walk for domestic violence awareness.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bohemian Užupis district feels like a film set in its own right, and wandering through the cobblestoned streets with kids is the kind of immersive, screen-free adventure that sticks with a family long after the suitcases are unpacked.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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German Jews—my people—were far less numerous, most of them came to the United States earlier, and their typical first occupation was peddling, which entailed wandering through non-Jewish areas, not living in tenements.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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