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
Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
For a relaxing stroll, head to Lake Tomahawk Park.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Go for a stroll on the water line at night or early morning and hopefully tracks will present themselves, flipper marks and a solid line for the shell, like hieroglyphs.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
For a relaxing stroll, head to Lake Tomahawk Park.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
Nearby attractions include downtown Nassau, where a number of cruise ship passengers stroll the shops before returning to sea.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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In addition to arts and culture, quiet walks along the white-sand beaches at Gulf Island National Seashore, Perdido Key State Park, Quietwater Beach, and Big Lagoon State Park are in order.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Going for a short walk may also help.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ponds read Moore’s eyes the whole way and when Moore threw the ball to the left side, Ponds jumped the route and sauntered 25 yards into the end zone.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the molten iron in the outer core moves around, the magnetic North Pole wanders.—
Scott Brame,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
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Brielle, Karri, and Nunu wander among the limestone outcrops and sandstone spires.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Protect Life 100-piece First Aid Kit Both Zibell and Dyason can’t imagine hiking without a first aid kit.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Netflix has hiked an interest in non-English language entertainment.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Taken 34 more throw-ins than anyone in the division, but his game is about so much more than that particular set piece; has produced the most dribbles by a defender, is great on defensive duels and loves randomly ambling forward at all angles to cause carnage in the opposition third.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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