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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
This isn't your average stroll through lightsaber lore or warp-speed factoids.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Zermatt is compact, scenic, and blissfully free of traffic noise, so strolling between cafes, shops, and trailheads is half the fun.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
On the final day, reward yourself in some way or, at a minimum, take a stroll around your home to admire the results of your work.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
This isn't your average stroll through lightsaber lore or warp-speed factoids.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
And still, new safety Hufanga came strolling to a podium postgame wearing a beaming smile and a grey T-shirt that had a giant decal of Nix.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Zermatt is compact, scenic, and blissfully free of traffic noise, so strolling between cafes, shops, and trailheads is half the fun.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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On the control side, the company reports combining reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and linear-actuator torque control so K2 can switch gaits dynamically across complex terrains and sustain a natural, human-like walk.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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The walk is presided over by its creator, a mysterious authoritarian figure known as the Major (Mark Hamill) who extolls the sadistic contest as a boon for the spirits of the impoverished American people.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Try bicycles for more exercise disguised as fun, then saunter over to Spa La Quinta’s 23,000 square feet of bliss.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the third quarter, Fields pushed through the goal line on a 2-yard run, and sauntered into the end zone untouched on a fourth-and-goal bootleg call in the fourth quarter that worked beautifully.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 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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There have been moments where she's had to pass up on activities, such as hiking with her husband.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fall is also a standout time to hike on Mackinac, which boasts 70 miles of trail.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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With the Emmy engraving completed, Einbender held the trophy in one hand, clutched the hem of her one-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown and her heels with the other, and ambled into the party.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
15 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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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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