as in sauntered
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 strolled
Plaza strolled past paparazzi in an oversized black leather jacket layered over a red minidress.
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Staff Author, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
As for the living, two roaches strolled on top of an in-use oven and on the side of an oven door in a back prep area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
When the show opened in the Expo Hall on Thursday, patrons Michael and Kriss Buzzell of Antioch strolled around the showroom floor.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
But a night before the Oilers defenestrated the Kings, Vegas strolled into their castle and slayed them despite playing without its five best players and at least seven bodies overall.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
With daffodils—the country’s symbolic flower—on their coats and umbrellas in hand, the Prince and Princess of Wales strolled through the crowds and shook hands.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
When Heliot Ramos strolled into the Giants’ clubhouse on Thursday morning, his hair was no longer its usual dark brown, but a captivating blonde.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
None of the actors matched the couple’s vision for the character, until Chokachi strolled in.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
People sampled Chinese cuisine from stalls and strolled along snowy streets decorated with red lanterns and dragons as two weeks of events got underway Monday at various venues in the Russian capital.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Staff Author, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
As for the living, two roaches strolled on top of an in-use oven and on the side of an oven door in a back prep area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
When the show opened in the Expo Hall on Thursday, patrons Michael and Kriss Buzzell of Antioch strolled around the showroom floor.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
But a night before the Oilers defenestrated the Kings, Vegas strolled into their castle and slayed them despite playing without its five best players and at least seven bodies overall.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
With daffodils—the country’s symbolic flower—on their coats and umbrellas in hand, the Prince and Princess of Wales strolled through the crowds and shook hands.
—Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
When Heliot Ramos strolled into the Giants’ clubhouse on Thursday morning, his hair was no longer its usual dark brown, but a captivating blonde.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
None of the actors matched the couple’s vision for the character, until Chokachi strolled in.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
People sampled Chinese cuisine from stalls and strolled along snowy streets decorated with red lanterns and dragons as two weeks of events got underway Monday at various venues in the Russian capital.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolled
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Meanwhile, Sara sauntered across campus in a swarm of girls, who delighted in practicing their English skills on her.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Liverpool sauntered past France’s third-best team, Marseille, on their own turf last week, overcoming an incredibly intimidating atmosphere to breeze to a 3-0 win.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While there, the dog wandered off, and Chris brought her back.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Adventurous attendees wandered to the lower level, through a medieval-esque wooden door and right into the archives—where the originals were displayed between vintage magazines and press releases documenting their history.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Longhorns entered the ninth inning with a 7-3 lead, but Thomas Burns hit two Rebels and walked another batter.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On a spring training back field Saturday, Jose Altuve ambled out to a familiar spot.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Here, shabby homes enjoyed grand views, tired burros ambled along untethered, and island life trudged on, oblivious to tourism.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Analyst Sam Margolin also hiked his price target to $69 from $47.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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All were welcome – some rode bikes, others hiked, and after the ride, the celebration continued at Trek, with a Pilates class, pizza, and a raffle.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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At least three other crocodile species roamed an area to the south known as the Eastern Rift Valley.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 41st race roamed from Dodger Stadium to Century City.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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