as in strutted
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance
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stalked
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Certainly, indecision has stalked the club under the Glazers and even those with expectations of glory anticipate that the ride will not be smooth.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Most of the time, the squirrels seized an opportunity to chase a vole across a short distance in an open area, while a few stalked and quietly ambushed their prey.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Sashayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashayed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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