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Definition of strollnext
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
Noun
And in perhaps the most anticipated pre-match event, five historically Black fraternities and sororities captivated fans with their signature stroll performances in the Current Landing Town Square. Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Basic styles often lack the cushion and arch support needed for boardwalk strolls, sightseeing around a new town, or even just tackling errands. Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Verb
In summary, anyone already planning to order a thermal-invisibility cape and spend the evening strolling unnoticed past infrared cameras should put the grappling hook back in the cupboard. New Atlas, 29 July 2026 Over the weekend, the Wuthering Heights star, 36, was spotted strolling through Paris in a heat wave-proof butter-yellow set. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stroll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
  • The 29-year-old left-hander gave up two runs in five innings with seven strikeouts and two walks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • The mile-long walk to Fisherman’s Wharf typically includes otter and harbor seal sightings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The 39-year-old continues to defy logic with his otherworldly performances, sauntering around in opposition territory before bursting into life and inflicting maximum damage.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Tokyo Station is a manageable 15-minute stroll, and Ginza is close enough for an after-dinner wander.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Mornings here might start with a wander around the grounds, collecting fresh eggs for breakfast–always best eaten on the outdoor terrace with views of the Eastern Cape’s Tsitsikamma Mountains.
    Katie Silcox, Vogue, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Airline leaders say customers continue to book even after carriers hiked fares.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This true story follows his ultimately tragic path hiking in the uncharted wilderness of Alaska.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • That fatigue was most notable on 57 minutes, as Aymeric Laporte stepped out of defence with the ball at his feet and filtered a simple through pass to Olmo, who let the ball run across his body then ambled into the space.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Four days after the council vote, Leslie Ridings and Horton of the residents association stood outside the fenced off lot as two men with the group Vincor Construction ambled about driving stakes into the ground.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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