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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
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
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Bari is from mid-April to June and from September to October, when the weather is generally warm and sunny—ideal for exploring Bari Vecchia, strolling along the seaside promenade, and enjoying alfresco dinners without peak summer crowds.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 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
Imagine strolling through Newark Liberty International Airport and spotting puppies at every turn — baggage claim, security checkpoints, boarding gates.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In a video posted on X, the two are seen strolling together on the street.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Bari is from mid-April to June and from September to October, when the weather is generally warm and sunny—ideal for exploring Bari Vecchia, strolling along the seaside promenade, and enjoying alfresco dinners without peak summer crowds.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 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
Imagine strolling through Newark Liberty International Airport and spotting puppies at every turn — baggage claim, security checkpoints, boarding gates.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In a video posted on X, the two are seen strolling together on the street.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 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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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
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Riva Beach Club Sip an Aperol spritz or a glass of Swiss merlot after a leisurely lake swim at Riva Beach Club, a boutique hotel whose beachside access in Vira—the historical center of Gambarogno—is hard to beat.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Still, the result is an inclusive fair with many works worthy of a serious look and a layout that rewarded wandering.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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There were clog dancers and baby animals wandering around.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
30 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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According to California Highway Patrol’s Inland Division Air Operations, the climber was hiking with his brother near Kings Canyon National Park's Mount Baxter when disaster struck.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Several states — including California, New York and Texas — have responded by hiking their tax incentives to try to lure or at least retain film activity.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 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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Few wallpapers can nurture a childhood love of Fauvism with so little effort, but this ambling and pastoral mural can raise your little one to appreciate the finer things in life.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The service The hotel staff is young, friendly, and unhurried.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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For the kind of traveler who gravitates toward local food scenes, independent businesses and unhurried experiences, a drizzly Seattle day is actually a gift.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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