as in walk
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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as in to walk
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services
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Recent Examples of stroll
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
When Adebayo takes a stroll to clear her head, she’s almost instantly confronted by an angry mob shocked to see a Black woman in their neighborhood.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Guided by Cooper, Cupertino’s robot mascot, visitors can stroll a quarter-mile loop and learn about local wildlife.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Those in search of an ideal place to take a leisurely stroll, grab a meal or check out the local art scene can look no further than this small North Carolina town.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
When Adebayo takes a stroll to clear her head, she’s almost instantly confronted by an angry mob shocked to see a Black woman in their neighborhood.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The autumn months aren’t as crowded as Carnival season, and there is less heat and humidity, which makes strolling around the city even more enjoyable.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Guided by Cooper, Cupertino’s robot mascot, visitors can stroll a quarter-mile loop and learn about local wildlife.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, no game day is complete without a stop at Gallettes, which is a mere five-minute walk from the football stadium where the Crimson Tide play.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kids will love sending this Dilophosaurus sauntering across the floor, frightening everything and everyone in his path.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Ice Age Trail Alliance's Mammoth Hike Challenge encourages people to hike, walk, run, backpack — or even saunter or skip, the alliance's website says — 45 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and visit three Ice Age Trail communities during October.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Beijing’s openness to foreign talent is at odds with Washington’s recent decision to hike the price of visas for talented workers as much as 50-fold.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Thiago’s second goal midway through the first half, Ouattara ambled back towards his own goal down the centre of the pitch, dragging Shaw and Dorgu with him.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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