strolled

past tense of stroll
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 Earlier this month, Eva Longoria strolled through the streets of Spain in a black and white dress that truly has no limits. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Harry and Archie strolled ahead of Lilibet, who wore a floral dress with metallic sandals while touting a tiny purse. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 July 2026 Players generally do not even want to be there, and never has that been more apparent than in France’s attitude as England strolled to a 4-0 lead by halftime yesterday. Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Surprise guests Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt, appearing as their respective characters Ted Lasso and Coach Beard, strolled the sidelines, just in time for Ted Lasso’s return next month. Judy Berman, Time, 19 July 2026 In a video that’s racking up millions of views online, a curious bear strolled up to a golf cart at Golden Eagle Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, helped itself to a player's golf bag, then casually dragged it away from the tee box. Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Those Argentina fans strolled past the Monterey apartments on Wornall Road at the perfect time, because Susan Goldenberg was doing one of her weekly porch concerts. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Under the blazing sun on June 13, people strolled along Santana Row Makers Market to listen to music, shop and meet local craftsmakers. Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 The area last week was surrounded by surveillance cameras and patrolled by National Guardsmen as lifelong resident John Cates strolled the area. Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolled
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  • With that, Carpenter — who’d performed his loose, eccentric opening set barefoot and in shorts — sauntered out looking noticeably more dressed-up.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The duo sauntered on the screen with margaritas (made with Astral Tequila) in hand.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • In both cases, a child that Tyler Boebert was watching wandered away from Congresswoman Boebert’s home, according to 9News.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Hunters and Firebells, who would play the following day, wandered the grounds in full uniform.
    Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
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  • The actor has also walked the runway during New York Fashion Week and even starred in a Jacquemus campaign in 2025.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Gavin Williams allowed two runs on three hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walked two.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • 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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  • The firm also hiked its price target on shares to $318, signaling more than 30% upside.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, the county also hiked its motor fuel tax and added a 1% grocery tax replacing the state’s grocery tax that was set to expire as ways of generating additional revenue for the county.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • The animals roamed near the Amboseli National Park, which borders a farming and livestock area around 140 miles south of the capital Nairobi, according to the Associated Press.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • This was a funhouse reality, in which children were lost and predators roamed, but through which white harts leapt through shafts of sunlight, songbirds trilled, and where honey and berries and acorns might be foraged for free.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

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