as in strolls
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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as in saunters
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 ambles
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambles
Noun
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Best Hikes Long before the area was designated a national park, the Lake District's lakeside strolls and hillside treks were already legendary, and inspired paintings and poems.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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The home’s waterfront location in a more residential area is ideal for peaceful strolls along the river walk path, which is situated just outside the building.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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But the major selling point is the grippy rubber outsole, which is substantial enough for dog walks—or to wear in and around the ski resort to give my numb toes a break.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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Hiking purists must endure around 300 miles of road walks, but Greg chose to chart his own course.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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When Elizabeth wanders down below and sees the Creature, the two are mesmerized by one another.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Where is that strange, clueless child who wanders from cause to cause, Greta Thunberg?—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Ambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambles. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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