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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
That includes a bird-calling scene that sees the duo strolling through the forest and offering up their own spin on the calls of thrushes and larks.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
The Dawson's Creek star, 47, and the French-American model were spotted strolling the streets of New York City hand-in-hand on Sunday, June 7.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The couple was photographed strolling around the city.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 June 2026
After a perfect drive on 18, Korda took the walk that so many champions have taken, strolling up Riviera’s famed 18th fairway, staring at the overflow crowd sitting around the green that was waiting to cheer her victory.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 8 June 2026
From the Bay Model Visitor Center, keep strolling to one of California’s most famous neighborhoods.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
More than 5,300 years ago — before the Egyptian pyramids were built — Oetzi was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Catching a mess of hoppers is as easy as strolling through tall grass with a butterfly net.
—Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026
Verb
The riverside area below the museum is well-trafficked by strolling and jogging Bilbainos who may pop in to enjoy the rooftop views and surrounding shops and galleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
That includes a bird-calling scene that sees the duo strolling through the forest and offering up their own spin on the calls of thrushes and larks.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
The Dawson's Creek star, 47, and the French-American model were spotted strolling the streets of New York City hand-in-hand on Sunday, June 7.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The couple was photographed strolling around the city.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 June 2026
After a perfect drive on 18, Korda took the walk that so many champions have taken, strolling up Riviera’s famed 18th fairway, staring at the overflow crowd sitting around the green that was waiting to cheer her victory.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 8 June 2026
From the Bay Model Visitor Center, keep strolling to one of California’s most famous neighborhoods.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
More than 5,300 years ago — before the Egyptian pyramids were built — Oetzi was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Catching a mess of hoppers is as easy as strolling through tall grass with a butterfly net.
—Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 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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In 1943, Shalit headed to the University of Illinois and took a leisurely six years to earn his degree.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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That leisurely pace would lead only to more murder, and more assassinations.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Nearly a year ago, Estrella was found wandering alone on the streets of Denver without access to necessities, including fresh water.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Ray struggles to hide his drink, to get a drink, to get away on his own and pursue his Sisyphean labors of hammering a bucket of baseballs off a tee and then wandering through the field to collect them and start again.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 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
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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
Adjective
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Freud held famously unhurried sessions, often requiring sitters to spend unbroken hours in the studio over the course of days or even months.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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The Midwestern supper club ritual hasn’t changed, bringing guests together for long, unhurried evenings of dining and entertaining.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Verb
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In May, the National Park Service said a man who went missing while hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana was killed by a bear in what authorities believe to be the first deadly bear attack at the park since 1998.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The lagging percentage of women film directors last year is a clear sign that the industry is going backward, said Kirsten Schaffer, chief executive of WIF, which advocates for women in Hollywood.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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The United States typically experiences the lagging edge of Latin American displacement waves.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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