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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
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
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Candles White pillar candles are a stylist's best friend, and Joyner will pick hers up while strolling through Sam's Club.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Later, Jackman and Foster were seen strolling on the shore while chatting with a couple of friends.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Stars strolling the red carpet weren’t A-listers of years past.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Zoe tapped into a near-identical outfit formula for an afternoon strolling around Aspen on Wednesday.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
Amazon is stocked with celeb-worthy chocolate and coffee-toned sneakers that blend comfort, support, and style—perfect for sightseeing, airport sprints, or just strolling through new cities.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Barajas’ wife, Caroline, and their children came strolling through the door of their conference room.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2026
Candles White pillar candles are a stylist's best friend, and Joyner will pick hers up while strolling through Sam's Club.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Later, Jackman and Foster were seen strolling on the shore while chatting with a couple of friends.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Stars strolling the red carpet weren’t A-listers of years past.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Zoe tapped into a near-identical outfit formula for an afternoon strolling around Aspen on Wednesday.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
Amazon is stocked with celeb-worthy chocolate and coffee-toned sneakers that blend comfort, support, and style—perfect for sightseeing, airport sprints, or just strolling through new cities.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Barajas’ wife, Caroline, and their children came strolling through the door of their conference room.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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During November, coastal towns transform into quieter versions of themselves, offering a season for birdwatching, leisurely walks, or festivals with good music and food.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe is known for its panoramic view of small planes taking off or landing but also for past concerns about customers wandering off the driveway into the path of taxiing planes.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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Protect Life 100-piece First Aid Kit Both Zibell and Dyason can’t imagine hiking without a first aid kit.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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While many are navigating the change with limited price increases, marketplace giant Amazon is hiking more than others.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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This shaded area is worth ambling through even if children are not in tow.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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In Vince Gilligan’s first new television project since Better Call Saul and the larger Breaking Bad universe, scenes unfold naturalistically, with characters performing tasks in real time, uncut and unhurried.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Turks and Caicos, this unhurried patience became my rhythm on land, too.—
Vanita Salisbury,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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