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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
The windproof and thermal wool blend fabric is the perfect shell to protect you on the many fall days in Paris, as the whipping wind adds an unexpected cool factor while strolling around town. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025 This sighting comes six days after Lawrence kicked off her Halloween celebrations early in New York, where she was spotted strolling around in a black witch hat. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 1 Nov. 2025 Featuring the works of artist Michael Storrings, the puzzle artfully depicts a snowy winter scene in New York City, complete with the subway line, skyscrapers, bright yellow taxis, storefronts, and of course, pedestrians strolling the streets. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025 In 2019, Ripa committed to channeling her inner cowgirl on Live with Kelly and Ryan, even strolling the streets of New York on horseback. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 While strolling through the property on a recent afternoon, Pursell was quick to point out dozens of small oak saplings, no taller than a couple of feet, peeking up through the earth. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025 Barajas’ wife, Caroline, and their children came strolling through the door of their conference room. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025 This strolling salon features current and library vintages from 15-plus local producers, alongside savory pairings from Oak and Rye, showcasing the tremendous age-worthiness of wines from this renowned terroir. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025 After 10 minutes of strolling along paved pathways from the gate, the line of trees that marks the edge of the plateau comes into sight. Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolling
Adjective
  • 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
  • These people are all within walking distance of one another in Rhinebeck.
    Ben Brantley, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
Adjective
  • While the original line was built for industry, pleasure excursions resumed 59 years ago, allowing visitors to experience the same scenic route at a more leisurely pace.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Kayaking - While kayaking can be a leisurely activity, strong currents or capsizing can require emergency services, especially in more remote locations like sea caves.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Expectations are high, and your eyes are wandering as Mars enters Sagittarius.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • And while wandering the warehouse aisles can be an adventure in itself, finding the very best deals (and knowing how to make the most of them) takes a little strategy.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The anime community is well-represented too; fans in Chainsaw Man, Dan Da Dan, Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia costumes can be seen sauntering down the halls, snapping selfies together.
    Nikki Birch, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Kids will love sending this Dilophosaurus sauntering across the floor, frightening everything and everyone in his path.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Other options for all ages include hiking; riding one of the resort’s free-to-borrow bicycles; or even kayaking among the mangroves in search of sea turtles.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The report and Cook’s comments led to several Wall Street shops hiking their price targets on the stock, including Evercore ISI, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The overall effect is one of decadence laced with a creeping sense of horror.
    Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
  • As a child, she was plagued by anxiety and the creeping sense that adults, especially her mother, were keeping secrets from the kids.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023
Verb
  • This shaded area is worth ambling through even if children are not in tow.
    Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Taking place over the course of one night in the title city and ambling along with a curious little cadence all its own, the movie catches you off guard with both its humor and its pathos.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The film instead offers an intimate, unhurried exploration of human cruelty.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Linger unhurried, relishing in the colorful vibe of this excellent establishment as a reward for the day-long brewery crawl.
    Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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