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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
Verb
Katy Perry and her boyfriend, former prime minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, were strolling through the galleries alongside Doja Cat, who introduced herself to Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel. — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026 Add a denim jacket in a different wash from your pants, and the result is a fall outfit made for cozy afternoons at the coffee shop or strolling through the park. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026 Stain remover pens like Tide to Go’s fan-favorite version can save you on the plane, in the restaurant, or even just strolling down the street with your iced latte. — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026 But Jon Hamm, strolling up to present the next award, got the better joke in. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 Fans climbed trees and light poles to try to get a glimpse of Kiffin strolling in with a suit (no tie) and shades. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Nature lovers enjoy strolling along the community’s scenic walking paths, maintained by the Trail Friends Group. — Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026 Later, while strolling around the city, Graham had a chance to chat informally with some students. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 The streets have had a steady buzz in recent months, with locals and tourists dining and strolling between stores throughout the day. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 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
  • These people are all within walking distance of one another in Rhinebeck.
    — Ben Brantley, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
Definition of walking
Adjective
  • To experience the Filipino tradition of long, leisurely communal dinners, reserve Perso’s signature Chef’s Table.
    — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Prevailing xenophobic notions of the time would have insisted on Bridget’s culpability, particularly when Irish women were seen as more likely to be able to swing an ax than leisurely ladies like Lizzie.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of leisurely
Verb
  • The half-day Istanbul tour was amazing, with a visit to Zeyrek Mosque, exploring the Basilica Cistern, and wandering the Spice Market, alive with the most fragrant foodstuffs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • More hours won’t help if your attention has started wandering and your patience is gone.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of wandering
Adjective
  • The play depends on the creeping eeriness of thinking your place of comfort has been corrupted and undercut by evil.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of creeping
Verb
  • The charter Girardeau sailed with was about four miles out and almost at the its trip when word of the hammerhead was radioed out — the crew decided to take a chance and sped up the coast 15 minutes to see the shark still sauntering in the sea.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Before sauntering down the stairwell to the dressing room, Stones stopped to sign autographs for fans in Inter’s pitchside hospitality suites.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sauntering
Adjective
  • Something about being surrounded by that much wild, unhurried nature lowers the ordinary defenses.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Such unhurried consideration yields sculptures whose every viewpoint contains a surprise.
    — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of unhurried
Verb
  • Outdoor activities range from hiking and fly-fishing in warmer months to skiing and fireside stays in winter.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Traders are pricing odds of a hike versus a hold at close to 50-50 in December — and more than a 90% chance the SNB will begin hiking by early 2027.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of hiking
Adjective
  • Every initiative should identify its operational leading indicator, financial lagging indicator, value owner and realization mechanism.
    — Todd Bernson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Just last month, Microsoft began layoffs of 20% of its Xbox employees as part of a sweeping reorganization to revive the company’s lagging games division.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of lagging

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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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