ambles 1 of 2

plural of amble

ambles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of amble
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
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 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
As a person ambles around a sculpture, perspectives multiply; interpretations are born and dissolved; shadows play on the surface and complicate the interpretive field, making hair look like spaghetti or a nostril look angry. Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Best of all are turtle release dates, when staff doctors deem a turtle healthy enough to rewild—the community comes to the beach to see it off, joyful and even tearful as the turtle ambles into waves and disappears beneath them. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambles
Noun
  • Lightweight, easy to pack, and made for slipping on in seconds, these Coach Jelly Flip-flops are the perfect companion for poolside lounging, seaside strolls, and everything in between.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • That’s the beauty of the shoe; they can be paired with linen pants for a trip up the coast, a sundress for weekend strolls, or Bermuda shorts for a day at the office.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Elle Macpherson flawlessly saunters on the carpet at the 40th anniversary of the Marie Claire Beauty Awards of Excellence on May 13 in Madrid.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Unlike dogs, they cannot simply be taken on longer walks, often resist dietary changes, and can be difficult to medicate consistently, making GLP-1 therapies potentially attractive if clinical trials prove successful.
    Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • Everyone—joggers, dogs on walks—looked far more chipper than me in the 60-degree foggy weather.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The silent protagonist is as mysterious as the movie that wanders along the cinematic edge between the physical and the spiritual worlds.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia Sparkling Spanish whites, earthy Georgian oranges, bright Chilean reds — Jet Wine Bar wanders wide for its exciting by-the-glass wine list.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026

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“Ambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambles. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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