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
Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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
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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
In the video, people wearing masks amble through the aisles, grabbing food, medicine, soap and other items.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
Noun
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Before taking a stroll down Magazine Street, get filled up at Gris-Gris.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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The stroll to the 11th tee box was a subdued swagger, with confidence and strength emanating from every step of defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An older Black woman saunters down Western, low and slow, holding a watermelon and mango cup in one hand and her cane in the other.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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No need to saunter over with skills already.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Evan Carter and Corey Seager drew one-out walks from Luis Severino (0-2) in the first inning and Burger followed with his third home run for a 3-0 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The 29-year-old infielder went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a walk and two runs scored while playing all 10 innings at second base in a 19-12 loss to visiting Albuquerque.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Security video captured the puppy wandering around outside for about an hour before staff found her.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Older than Earth's continents, older than life itself, wandering through space for billions of years — an agent of chaos here for a fleeting visit.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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