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
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
With Chauncey Lake, the Juniper Hill Golf Course, and miles of walking trails close by, the setting places recreation and nature just outside your door, while downtown Northborough is only a short stroll away.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Visitors can stroll the beach, snap photos, or meet artists from around the world.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
As The Athletic discovered on a recent stroll along the waterfront from the city centre, there’s certainly plenty of land ripe for development.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
With Chauncey Lake, the Juniper Hill Golf Course, and miles of walking trails close by, the setting places recreation and nature just outside your door, while downtown Northborough is only a short stroll away.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jim Marshall, the legendary photographer behind some of music’s most iconic images — including Johnny Cash flipping off the camera at San Quentin and Dylan strolling through Greenwich Village — was one of the few granted the Grateful Dead’s trust.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Visitors can stroll the beach, snap photos, or meet artists from around the world.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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On its opening day, multiple patients from UHI made the short walk across Fisherman Street to the big blue bus to wait for their names to be called.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these are also comfortable enough to wear on many outdoor adventures, including hikes and walks.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Salazar sauntered to home plate and met a fellow catcher, Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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In keeping with the sibling revelry on display all night, at one point Shultz sauntered over to older brother guitarist Brad Shultz and gave him a sweet brotherly shove after a bit of teasing.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fall is a beautiful time to go hiking, but with the colorful foliage comes dropping temperatures, rainy days, and unpredictable weather.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wildlife officials were reminding people hiking in rural areas with dogs to keep them leashed and make sure their animals are up to date on their vaccines.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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This shaded area is worth ambling through even if children are not in tow.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Taking place over the course of one night in the title city and ambling along with a curious little cadence all its own, the movie catches you off guard with both its humor and its pathos.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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