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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
Settling the score, meanwhile, is Randy Newman, whose fourth Pixar collaboration ambles along agreeably, accompanied by drivin’ tunes performed by Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley that are perfect for coasting along those alternate routes. — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026 My favorite booth appears towards the end of my amble. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Verb
Bear #132’s cub managed to survive and was reunited with its family after several days ambling alone. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 22 Sep. 2026 Seth Wenig On a recent weekday morning, a steady stream of visitors ambled into the first floor gallery. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
Noun
  • The footage that supposedly shows Bigfoot out for a stroll in California.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • On a chilly day, stroll along the park’s boardwalk to view hundreds of manatees congregating in the 72-degree spring waters, something the marine mammals depend upon for survival.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Is Maggie gonna randomly saunter into Tribal Council with her stinky hammock and two more extra votes?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The reality star sauntered alongside a number of VS supermodels, including new mother Barbara Palvin and rising superstar Tate McRae.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The shops and restaurants of the Aventura Mall are just a seven-minute walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • During our walk, Kewman and I came upon a flock of California quail beside the trail.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Lewa is teeming with reticulated giraffe, black and white rhino, Grevy’s zebra, leopard, cheetah, and lion, while elephants regularly wander through Sirikoi’s backyard.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ahead of Halloween, the farm can easily see more than a thousand people a day stop by to pick up a pumpkin or wander through their massive corn maze.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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