ambles 1 of 2

plural of amble

ambles

2 of 2

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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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambles
Noun
  • Expect plenty of sun and no rain in sight—a Florida Thanksgiving perfect for outdoor meals, beach strolls, or travel along I-95.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The Off-Duty Staple For coffee strolls, dog parks, kindercare drop-offs, and other weekend activities, look to Ugg.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Routine is everything - Create a clear schedule for meals, walks, rest time.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Since then, Sasaki has thrown 7 1/3 scoreless innings in relief — nine strikeouts, two hits, no walks.
    Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The steering wanders like a distracted Labrador, the ride quality is about as refined as a pogo stick on a gravel driveway, and wind noise makes the cabin sound like you’re trapped inside a tent during a storm.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Adrian wanders off to find Alt-Adrian and discovers a new best friend.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Ambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambles. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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