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as in walking
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as in leisurely
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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
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The high season was over so the scene was fairly quiet, with clusters of tourists who appeared to be from Eastern Europe, and young Albanian couples strolling the beach.
—Ada Calhoun, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026
Hiking, strolling, dipping your toe in the water — take your pick.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 May 2026
Spend the next few hours strolling around the Davidson College campus, shopping for a new read at Main Street Books or a charming memento at Honeysuckle Home, and having a leisurely lunch at The Pickled Peach.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
They were seen hugging at the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico in October 2023, strolling ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas in November 2024 and holding hands at the Grand Prix of Miami in 2025.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Other things to do in the area include strolling a historic boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants and making your way out to the pier to snap photos of a scenic lighthouse.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Even on a hot evening in July, the marina promenade running in front of the Rosewood is filled with people strolling by the sea and children playing in the interactive fountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Just minutes from downtown, Andreas Canyon feels like strolling through an ancient desert oasis.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The high season was over so the scene was fairly quiet, with clusters of tourists who appeared to be from Eastern Europe, and young Albanian couples strolling the beach.
—Ada Calhoun, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026
Hiking, strolling, dipping your toe in the water — take your pick.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 May 2026
Spend the next few hours strolling around the Davidson College campus, shopping for a new read at Main Street Books or a charming memento at Honeysuckle Home, and having a leisurely lunch at The Pickled Peach.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
They were seen hugging at the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico in October 2023, strolling ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas in November 2024 and holding hands at the Grand Prix of Miami in 2025.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Other things to do in the area include strolling a historic boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants and making your way out to the pier to snap photos of a scenic lighthouse.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Even on a hot evening in July, the marina promenade running in front of the Rosewood is filled with people strolling by the sea and children playing in the interactive fountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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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Start the day with grab-and-go breakfast tacos and end it with a leisurely dinner of Wagyu beef fajitas or the Dandy Don, an enchilada sampler made with locally famous La Norteña tortillas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Its activewear combines fitness, sports with the leisurely surf style.—
Ella Gonzales
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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In other words, the object that reshaped the moon may have been a leftover planetary building block wandering inward from the outer rocky solar system during the chaotic era of planet formation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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For a glimpse of wildlife, ogle the bison wandering on the Wildlife Loop.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 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
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Longtime employees recall Turner sauntering into the newsroom wearing a bathrobe.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Jet fuel is typically airlines’ second-biggest cost after labor, and carriers have been hiking fares to pass along the cost to customers.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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But this group of friends is hiking through their grief — at least temporarily.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 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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Another good ambling adventure is the Sculpture Trail, featuring works by local artists.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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The question of true or false became a sensation in 1967 with the famous film shot by Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin in the Pacific Northwest, capturing a hairy figure ambling through a Northern California wood.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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But where Portner seemed adrift in busy harmonies on that EP, Croz Boyce is a comparatively unhurried, almost entirely instrumental project.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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Italy’s rail network makes unhurried travel easy, and agriturismi, or farm stays, offer travelers a direct connection to rural life, traditional agriculture and local food.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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