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
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.
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Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
The curvy singletrack ambles at a slight downhill through pines and junipers on the flank of rocky hills.
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Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Flip-flops from Ancient Greek Sandals and Havaianas are also included in this week’s major savings and I’m grabbing one in a fun color for city strolls and seaside moments, both stateside and abroad.
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To modernize its look, offset its body-hugging silhouette with a loose, breezy button-down for a work-appropriate look that still feels breathable enough for hot lunch strolls outside of the cold office.
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Elle Macpherson flawlessly saunters on the carpet at the 40th anniversary of the Marie Claire Beauty Awards of Excellence on May 13 in Madrid.
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But the cat is so busy chasing its tail, the mouse saunters away and curls up for a nap.
Noun
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Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up four runs, six hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings.
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The 25-year-old, the early favorite to start the All-Star Game and win the Cy Young in the American League, also totaled two walks and nine strikeouts over 92 pitches.
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The lagoon, which wanders almost the entire length of the garden, adds a swath of blue to this oasis of green.
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In its most scenic moments, the train wanders along the island’s coastline and through rainforest, and sugar cane fields.
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“Ambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambles. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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