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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
In it, Loid, Yor, Anya and Bond stroll down a European-style city street as newspaper pages blow past them. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026 This is a lovely time of year to appreciate the great outdoors, specifically a stroll or jalopy ride to gaze at the turning of the leaves. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
Part of the charm of traveling in New England is waking up in a town that feels plucked right out of a movie, grabbing a latte at the local coffee shop, and strolling down streets filled with homes bearing historic placards. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026 Cara Hile and her mother, Jeri, strolled up to a two-story home in Brookside Saturday, pamphlets in-hand. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stroll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
  • The shops and restaurants of the Aventura Mall are just a seven-minute walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • During our walk, Kewman and I came upon a flock of California quail beside the trail.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Finally, after what seemed like forever, Zorich sauntered over to the group.
    — Dana ONeil, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Is Maggie gonna randomly saunter into Tribal Council with her stinky hammock and two more extra votes?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Lakshmana’s resolve to follow Rama’s instructions is tested when Maricha, acting on Ravana’s orders, assumes the form of a golden deer and wanders within sight of Rama’s hermitage to catch Sita’s attention.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This sees the geographical locations of the poles change, hence the name 'true polar wander'.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Our goal is to hike to Hickman Bridge, a natural sandstone arch—completely in the dark.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In 2004, the Union-Tribune reported that two women hiking near Pomerado Road and West Bernardo Drive on May 4, 2004, found remains now known as Baby Doe.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Eldar Isgandarov ambles up to Irving Square Park for an interview in a sweatshirt covered in cat hair.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Several have pursued the White House in the decades since Ronald Reagan ambled into retirement, in January 1989.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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