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adjective

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as in walking

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as in leisurely

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verb

present participle of stroll
as in wandering
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 strolling
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These might be mineral water showers or baths, cold-water enemas, or just drinking 3 glasses of stinky, sulfurous spring water daily before breakfast, while strolling and engaging in pleasant conversation on a landscaped promenade. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026 Here’s how to spend a day strolling, dining, and taking it as slowly as the locals do. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 She could be seen strolling through a scenic park and posing on a village street corner. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 The result is an elegant and very summery look that’s perfect for strolling around town, dining, or traveling in style. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026 Officials throughout the state have tried to wrestle with the gray area e-bikes occupy — faster than humans strolling on the greenbelt but not quite at the same level as cars and trucks. — Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 Toward the end of his first day, Chekhov spotted an officer strolling confidently down the street. — Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Check out what Northlanders can expect to find while strolling the aisles. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Spend an afternoon strolling through the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden or visiting the gentle giants at Elephant Nature Park, an ethical rescue and rehabilitation center. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolling
  1. walking
  2. leisurely
  3. wandering
  4. creeping
  5. sauntering
  6. unhurried
  7. hiking
  8. lagging
Adjective
  • The terrain is tough to navigate alone, so most walking holidays are guided.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
  • The property is also within short walking distance of some recognizable hot spots: the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center.
    — Adam Lapetina, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2020
Definition of walking
Adjective
  • Take in its beauty at a leisurely pace atop a paddleboard or in a kayak borrowed from Aloha Paddle Lake Norman, which offers rentals and beginner-friendly lessons.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • The relaxed and roomy silhouette is perfect for keeping you comfortable on long strolls and during leisurely lunches, and pairs beautifully with everything from flip flops to comfy loafers or heeled sandals.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of leisurely
Verb
  • Outdoor experiences are just as compelling, from kayaking through mangroves at the Environmental Learning Center to wandering the lush landscapes of McKee Botanical Garden.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Two months ago, he was discovered wandering the San Francisco streets, blocks away from his typical habitat and suffering from severe malnutrition.
    — Liz Gray, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of wandering
Adjective
  • The warmth of the film—shot on location in Positano, Italy—only adds to its creeping, sexy menace.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The overall effect is one of decadence laced with a creeping sense of horror.
    — Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
Definition of creeping
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  • The visuals of fighters warming up inside the White House and sauntering down the Truman balcony, many wrapped in the American flag, was an unusual spectacle indeed.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • Kane somehow manages to be a masterful playmaker and deadly striker at the same time, dropping deep to dictate the tempo of a game or spray a 50-yard pass, before sauntering into the box to top up that goal tally.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Definition of sauntering
Adjective
  • The appetite is for fewer, richer experiences, deeper cultural immersion, unhurried wellness and enough time in one place to actually feel the benefit before flying home.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Recording at a leisurely pace in idyllic locations in the Bahamas and France seems to have seeped into the album’s unhurried, immersive mood.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026
Definition of unhurried
Verb
  • Park attractions range from hiking and camping to viewing ancient ichthyosaur fossils.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Last summer, in July 2025, Travis posted photos on Instagram of himself hiking and fishing with Austin.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of hiking
Adjective
  • The lagging percentage of women film directors last year is a clear sign that the industry is going backward, said Kirsten Schaffer, chief executive of WIF, which advocates for women in Hollywood.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The United States typically experiences the lagging edge of Latin American displacement waves.
    — Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of lagging

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