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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
CBS News, 3 June 2026
Catching a mess of hoppers is as easy as strolling through tall grass with a butterfly net.
—Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026
While navigating airport security lines or strolling coastal boardwalks, comfort is non‑negotiable—and Quince has become a go-to spot for warm‑weather travel staples that deliver both style and function.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
In a TikTok shared on Monday, June 1, the fashion designer, 63, is seen strolling into a Marc Jacobs boutique inside an airport.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam is famous for its biking culture, but there’s nothing like strolling along its canals.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Paris is one of those places people dream of visiting their whole lives, strolling along the Seine River, snacking on sumptuous pastries, and savoring the joie de vivre.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Throughout those colder winter months, one of the things that keeps me going is the thought of sunny Saturdays strolling through the farmers' market.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Cue the family strolling through the superstore and shopping.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Verb
More than 5,300 years ago — before the Egyptian pyramids were built — Oetzi was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Catching a mess of hoppers is as easy as strolling through tall grass with a butterfly net.
—Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026
While navigating airport security lines or strolling coastal boardwalks, comfort is non‑negotiable—and Quince has become a go-to spot for warm‑weather travel staples that deliver both style and function.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
In a TikTok shared on Monday, June 1, the fashion designer, 63, is seen strolling into a Marc Jacobs boutique inside an airport.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam is famous for its biking culture, but there’s nothing like strolling along its canals.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Paris is one of those places people dream of visiting their whole lives, strolling along the Seine River, snacking on sumptuous pastries, and savoring the joie de vivre.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Throughout those colder winter months, one of the things that keeps me going is the thought of sunny Saturdays strolling through the farmers' market.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Cue the family strolling through the superstore and shopping.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolling
Adjective
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The terrain is tough to navigate alone, so most walking holidays are guided.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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The long days of summer feel designed for leisurely train travel, journeys that unfold at an unhurried pace and encourage travelers to settle in and enjoy the passing scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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For dads who enjoy leisurely rides, local exploration, and timeless design, the Ranger delivers a combination of style and range that is difficult to find at its price point.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Visitors might arrive by crossing the central plaza; emerging from the underground parking garage, nestled into a berm; or else wandering in from the surrounding Jackson Park, a network of pastoral paths completed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1871.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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Check tour lengths in advance and look at what else is on the property — many distilleries sit on historic estates worth wandering for the scenery alone.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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
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Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Growing up as a native of Orlando, my family would retreat to the Blue Ridge Mountains and keep cool by tubing down rivers and hiking to elevation.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Chinese national Wang Zyuan, 33, was last seen May 27 while hiking the Mount Liamuiga hiking trail, according to police.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 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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And his discussion of Turgenev’s The Singers, an ambling story that leads us to a singing competition in an inn, reveals a much quieter social reversal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Another good ambling adventure is the Sculpture Trail, featuring works by local artists.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The long days of summer feel designed for leisurely train travel, journeys that unfold at an unhurried pace and encourage travelers to settle in and enjoy the passing scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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And Hinton — in his characteristically unhurried, occasionally hilarious way — gave answers that were by turns technically precise and cosmically vertiginous.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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