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as in walking
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as in leisurely
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to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
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Recent Examples of strolling
Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
The president of the United Arab Emirates was filmed calmly strolling through a Dubai mall, and an army of online influencers downplayed the images of burning hotels and closed airports.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Just picture strolling down the street to Lakewood Elementary School to pick up your kids and their friends for a playdate at your transitional, 4,454-square-foot residence.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
The pair were often seen strolling New York City together, riding bikes in Central Park and dancing in their underwear.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
His grandfather still barnstormed the countryside like the strolling players in the Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, not to forget Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
—Matthew Gurewitsch, Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Spend the afternoon strolling through Harvard University’s historic campus.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Instead of scrolling on websites or strolling through stores, people are beginning to prompt AI agents to find, compare, and even purchase products.
—Ege Gürdeniz, Harvard Business Review, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Stay in one of the town’s plentiful luxury vacation rentals to be within strolling distance of exceptional spas, lively restaurants, and some of the country’s greatest white-sand beaches.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
The president of the United Arab Emirates was filmed calmly strolling through a Dubai mall, and an army of online influencers downplayed the images of burning hotels and closed airports.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Just picture strolling down the street to Lakewood Elementary School to pick up your kids and their friends for a playdate at your transitional, 4,454-square-foot residence.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
The pair were often seen strolling New York City together, riding bikes in Central Park and dancing in their underwear.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
His grandfather still barnstormed the countryside like the strolling players in the Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, not to forget Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
—Matthew Gurewitsch, Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Spend the afternoon strolling through Harvard University’s historic campus.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Instead of scrolling on websites or strolling through stores, people are beginning to prompt AI agents to find, compare, and even purchase products.
—Ege Gürdeniz, Harvard Business Review, 19 Feb. 2026
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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With that much space, visitors and locals alike have plenty of room for water sports, leisurely beach days, and sightseeing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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What to see today Visitors have their choice of hiking to the top of Natural Bridge or taking a leisurely ride on a sky lift over the trees and to the top.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Style it with ballet flats for an afternoon of city wandering, swap in streamlined sneakers for a full day on your feet, or add boots for dinner reservations.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The tiny pieces of debris are thought to have been shed by wandering comets or created en masse following asteroid collisions, though a 2021 study based on data collected by NASA's Juno spacecraft suggests that Mars may be the actual source of the dusty particles.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Declan loved gaming, going to the gym and the family cat, Autumn, and enjoyed camping and hiking with his family.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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But for Mann, the new militarized zone could take away some of the thrill of hiking from Mexico to Canada and the idealized ruggedness of the experience.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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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Forget cows ambling in biodiverse pastures.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Around us, Vero Beach unfolded at its own unhurried pace.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Slow parenting prioritizes the joyful, unhurried moments that allow children to thrive.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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