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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as in walking
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as in leisurely
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Recent Examples of strolling
Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Shop along Bahnhofstrasse, strolling down Zermatt’s car-free streets and breathing in its pollution-free air.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
But, people may have to schedule an appointment with their doctor and convince them to provide the shot—a situation far less convenient than strolling into a local pharmacy.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s nothing better than strolling in a light jacket, sipping a cool can of seltzer, is there folks?
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Grab an iced coffee at Meaney’s Mini Donuts and Coffeehouse or a gelato at Made In Rome, and spend an afternoon strolling the village.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Tight, achy shins can mess with your exercise routine…and whatever else is on your agenda, like strolling with your pup or climbing stairs.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Matilda accessorized with a red purse, strolling down the street with a friend.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Jim Marshall, the legendary photographer behind some of music’s most iconic images — including Johnny Cash flipping off the camera at San Quentin and Dylan strolling through Greenwich Village — was one of the few granted the Grateful Dead’s trust.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The Arboretum is most impressive and can be accessed by strolling to the back of the Gardens and exiting a gate, before entering this tree-laden landscape.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Shop along Bahnhofstrasse, strolling down Zermatt’s car-free streets and breathing in its pollution-free air.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
But, people may have to schedule an appointment with their doctor and convince them to provide the shot—a situation far less convenient than strolling into a local pharmacy.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s nothing better than strolling in a light jacket, sipping a cool can of seltzer, is there folks?
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Grab an iced coffee at Meaney’s Mini Donuts and Coffeehouse or a gelato at Made In Rome, and spend an afternoon strolling the village.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Tight, achy shins can mess with your exercise routine…and whatever else is on your agenda, like strolling with your pup or climbing stairs.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Matilda accessorized with a red purse, strolling down the street with a friend.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Jim Marshall, the legendary photographer behind some of music’s most iconic images — including Johnny Cash flipping off the camera at San Quentin and Dylan strolling through Greenwich Village — was one of the few granted the Grateful Dead’s trust.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolling
Verb
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In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bring along family or friends to enjoy a leisurely walk, trip to your local cider mill, adventurous hike or a picnic.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With plates this inventive, brunch at Etch is less a leisurely pause and more an invitation to explore bold, boundary-crossing flavors.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The three of them, dressed in flip-flops and T-shirts, were wandering the streets downtown when a woman in a minivan pulled over to offer them a ride.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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The strangers spend the day wandering down the movie's eponymous street while a vibrant chemistry blossoms between them.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The latest scramble completed, punctuating the next step in searching for a program-defining victory, Kelvin Durham took both hands and turned them into makeshift ear muffs while sauntering to the sideline.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rushing enjoyed every last bit of it, sauntering up the first-base line before discarding his lumber and starting his trot, soaking in the biggest swing of his first months as a Dodger.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fall is a beautiful time to go hiking, but with the colorful foliage comes dropping temperatures, rainy days, and unpredictable weather.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wildlife officials were reminding people hiking in rural areas with dogs to keep them leashed and make sure their animals are up to date on their vaccines.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 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
Verb
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The herd roaming the Gila Wilderness, however, is expected to be hunted in 1970 and 1971.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Katie Wiseman Many Hoosiers were surprised last month to learn that armadillos can be spotted roaming around southern Indiana.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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