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as in walking
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as in leisurely
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as in wandering
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
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Recent Examples of strolling
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
After a long, hard day of lake strolling and vista-viewing, reward yourself with some of Bled’s famous desserts.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Later in the video, BTS can be seen strolling through a gloomy passage as civilians float above them.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
The change of seasons opens up all sorts of possibilities, from long walks through woods to strolling along city streets to drives through the countryside.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Outside, the Jill Griesse Historic Garden is always open for strolling among the magnolias and soaring plume poppies.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Many of the posters pointed out the bitter irony of strolling through Disney World while sending troops to war in the Middle East.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Not to be outdone, the Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour in Italy features wine sipping, a cooking class led by an engaging Italian chef, and plenty of strolling through the countryside.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
After a long, hard day of lake strolling and vista-viewing, reward yourself with some of Bled’s famous desserts.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Later in the video, BTS can be seen strolling through a gloomy passage as civilians float above them.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
The change of seasons opens up all sorts of possibilities, from long walks through woods to strolling along city streets to drives through the countryside.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Outside, the Jill Griesse Historic Garden is always open for strolling among the magnolias and soaring plume poppies.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Many of the posters pointed out the bitter irony of strolling through Disney World while sending troops to war in the Middle East.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolling
Adjective
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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
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These people are all within walking distance of one another in Rhinebeck.—
Ben Brantley,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2020
Adjective
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The Lounge remains a favorite for leisurely breakfasts and afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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If all goes according to plan, its protective heat shield and a sequence of massive parachutes will ensure that the capsule—and the four astronauts inside—will land with a gentle splash in the Pacific Ocean at a leisurely 17 miles per hour.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These suede clog mules are an easy choice for everything, including early bakery runs, long travel days, and wandering through mountain towns.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The two-day search for a missing 12-year-old girl came to a surprising end when she was discovered wandering a Dollar General store, according to investigators in North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mall’s closure was a personal loss for him and many others who made lifelong memories sauntering the retail space.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
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In addition to the many excursions on offer, including horseback riding, hiking with a local guide, and kayaking, an afternoon is well-spent around A Mandria’s large, glittering pool overlooking the Ortolo Valley.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The bank upgraded Eastman Chemical’s stock to overweight from neutral on Tuesday, hiking its price target to $80, which indicates a potential 8% gain from Monday’s close.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The overall effect is one of decadence laced with a creeping sense of horror.—
Charlie Jane Anders,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Though there was a thrilling edge to their early work—the lightning-in-a-bottle sample drill of Polo Perks and Moh Baretta, that spine-tingling Pasto Flocco run—it’s been dulled a bit in favor of ambling minimalism.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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Forget cows ambling in biodiverse pastures.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This pocket of the city leans boutique and walkable — perfect for an unhurried start without wasting half your morning.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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An unhurried romance reminds us that intimacy takes time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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