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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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
The model wore a slinky black dress by Massimo Dutti while strolling around the town.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 May 2026
That’s fine if your ideal rom-com is familiar enough to enjoy while strolling room to room putting away laundry or watching via a second screen while your first displays Da Bears game.
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
They were later photographed strolling down the beach together.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Riverside — Enjoy strolling the Riverside ArtsWalk every first Thursday of the month, including free admission to the Riverside Art Museum (Julia Morgan Building) and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, as well as many other downtown arts destinations.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Henry was strolling across the stage in a long, flowing orange gown during the contest's preliminary evening gown round in Thailand when the beauty personality suddenly fell off the stage, as seen in social media video of the incident shared at the time.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.
—Julius Miller
follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Take in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and trade scrolling for strolling.
—Jean Case, Time, 14 May 2026
Verb
Cue the family strolling through the superstore and shopping.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
The model wore a slinky black dress by Massimo Dutti while strolling around the town.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 May 2026
That’s fine if your ideal rom-com is familiar enough to enjoy while strolling room to room putting away laundry or watching via a second screen while your first displays Da Bears game.
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
They were later photographed strolling down the beach together.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Riverside — Enjoy strolling the Riverside ArtsWalk every first Thursday of the month, including free admission to the Riverside Art Museum (Julia Morgan Building) and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, as well as many other downtown arts destinations.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Henry was strolling across the stage in a long, flowing orange gown during the contest's preliminary evening gown round in Thailand when the beauty personality suddenly fell off the stage, as seen in social media video of the incident shared at the time.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.
—Julius Miller
follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Take in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and trade scrolling for strolling.
—Jean Case, Time, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolling
Adjective
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The terrain is tough to navigate alone, so most walking holidays are guided.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Jodie Foster steps out after enjoying a leisurely brunch with her wife at Café Cluny in New York City on May 27.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Acceleration is leisurely, however, even for this group of cars.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Traveling even to a different Strip hotel could be bewildering, so tourists worn out by a day of wandering, people-watching and drinking didn’t seem to mind mediocre restaurants, content to stumble off to bed after a few turns at the tables.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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John Slattery in Vladimir, wandering around on the sidelines, knocking back cocktails and running out to the backyard every hour or so to make sure his lettuce has been adequately watered.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Kane somehow manages to be a masterful playmaker and deadly striker at the same time, dropping deep to dictate the tempo of a game or spray a 50-yard pass, before sauntering into the box to top up that goal tally.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
22 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
Verb
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Officials are asking anyone who may have been hiking in the area and had contact with Coughran to call the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Looking to pass along a love for hiking to your children but don’t know where to start?—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 27,
Sacbee.com,
27 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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And his discussion of Turgenev’s The Singers, an ambling story that leads us to a singing competition in an inn, reveals a much quieter social reversal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Another good ambling adventure is the Sculpture Trail, featuring works by local artists.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Best known for the unhurried cadence of his stand-up comedy, Bargatze proves almost stunningly limited as a traditional screen actor.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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An older man took pity on him and walked him through it, patient and unhurried.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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