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
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The autumn months aren’t as crowded as Carnival season, and there is less heat and humidity, which makes strolling around the city even more enjoyable.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Where to stay Located just outside the city walls, the Phoenicia is the handiest base for strolling around Valletta.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
There’s strolling through car-free cities like Zermatt, known for iconic Matterhorn peak and charming streets lined with traditional Swiss chalets.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
Video shows the bear calmly pulling open the fridge door, grabbing its prize, and strolling out to eat it in the yard.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Styles has kept a relatively low profile since wrapping his Love on Tour tour in July 2023, popping up at random places to run marathons, watch the Pope get sworn in, strolling around New York City with Zoe Kravitz, and even helping (and failing) a woman parallel park her car.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
And one of the trends worth noting is the beginner-friendly crafts newbies are looking for when strolling around their local Michaels.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Auciccoo Plus-size 2-piece Outfit Sometimes, loungewear is just perfect for strolling through autumn leaves or taking a long flight where comfort is the key to enjoying the experience.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Images shared on social media ranged from brunches and farmers markets to families strolling downtown, to counter the president’s portrayal.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The autumn months aren’t as crowded as Carnival season, and there is less heat and humidity, which makes strolling around the city even more enjoyable.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Where to stay Located just outside the city walls, the Phoenicia is the handiest base for strolling around Valletta.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
There’s strolling through car-free cities like Zermatt, known for iconic Matterhorn peak and charming streets lined with traditional Swiss chalets.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
Video shows the bear calmly pulling open the fridge door, grabbing its prize, and strolling out to eat it in the yard.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Styles has kept a relatively low profile since wrapping his Love on Tour tour in July 2023, popping up at random places to run marathons, watch the Pope get sworn in, strolling around New York City with Zoe Kravitz, and even helping (and failing) a woman parallel park her car.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
And one of the trends worth noting is the beginner-friendly crafts newbies are looking for when strolling around their local Michaels.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Auciccoo Plus-size 2-piece Outfit Sometimes, loungewear is just perfect for strolling through autumn leaves or taking a long flight where comfort is the key to enjoying the experience.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolling
Verb
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Doctors told him the worst-case scenario was paraplegia; the best case, walking with assistance within two years.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drip coffee and pour-overs are closest to the leisurely style enjoyed in Ethiopia, whereas Italian espresso culture was designed to create a more rapid approach.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Bedoya said the residence is dubbed Asolare, which in Italian means to pass time in a delightful, leisurely way.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cubs had been found wandering without their mother near Poway in late March.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bertis Sutton, Ruth’s son, told Global News in June that his mother has early stage Alzheimer’s but had not shown signs of being disoriented or wandering away.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lorde's Nashville concert basks in rebirth Lorde walked onto the stage, sauntering down a catwalk as synths pulsed and a white laser beam shined her way.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Kidman was spotted hiking alongside her sister, Antonia Kidman, in photos published by The Daily Mail.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 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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Observing this phenomenon could provide insight into the many alien worlds roaming freely through space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Johnson County officials are turning to Fort Worth for help in capturing a pack of dogs roaming neighborhoods in Godley and threatening children’s safety.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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