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
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
Nocturnal tourism done poorly, with bright spotlights that blind animals, off-trail moonlit ambles that destroy foliage, or unnecessary hotel illumination, can decimate local ecosystems.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Itineraries feature coastal jaunts to Venice and Portofino, ambles through Tuscan wine country, and journeys to the jewels of Sicily, including Palermo and Taormina.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambles
Noun
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For beach days, pool parties, and casual strolls around town, these best-selling flip-flops make for a comfy footwear choice.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Now, months later, residents say the gunfire has shattered their peace, ruining quiet strolls and sunsets on the neighborhood’s lakes.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Traditional camping lights that rely on PIR suffer from the same faults that annoy homeowners whose security lights blaze into action at two in the morning when a cat saunters past their garage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Dogs are carried on their walks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tatis’ idea Stammen said the sacrifice bunt laid down by Tatis at the start of the 12th inning, which got Cronenworth to third base before the two intentional walks, was not called from the dugout.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Graham Potter wanders onto the pitch alone.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The next morning, Greg wanders across campus in his rumpled suit.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Ambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambles. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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