strolled

verb

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
  1. sauntered
  2. wandered
  3. walked
  4. ambled
  5. hiked
  6. roamed
Verb
  • The duo sauntered on the screen with margaritas (made with Astral Tequila) in hand.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Hippos surfaced around us, elephants sauntered along the water’s edge, and an African fish eagle called overhead.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of sauntered
Verb
  • After meeting at a Neville Brothers crawfish boil, the pair wandered through the French Quarter, eventually trailed by an impromptu parade of Deadheads.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
  • After her Scout Stage set, indie-country singer Michaela Anne wandered over and climbed into the driver’s seat of the Terra.
    — Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of wandered
Verb
  • Both men sat in opposite corners afterward before Reigns walked to the center and offered a fist, and Rollins met it.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Many other health workers have walked off their jobs, protesting the lack of payment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of walked
Verb
  • 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
Definition of ambled
Verb
  • Earlier this year, Sony hiked the prices of all its consoles and the cost of its gaming subscription, PlayStation Plus.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The 42-year-old ran, climbed and hiked 14 to 18 hours a day through heatwaves, storms and wildfires.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hiked
Verb
  • 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
  • In the Dominican Republic, officials continue to try to save species that once roamed free.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of roamed

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