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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
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Recent Examples of strolling
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
And with its options for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, sailing, and waterskiing—plus a boardwalk for strolling and sandy beaches for relaxing—Mission Bay Park is a great spot for active families.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Even on a hot evening in July, the marina promenade running in front of the Rosewood is filled with people strolling by the sea and children playing in the interactive fountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Imagine strolling through Newark Liberty International Airport and spotting puppies at every turn — baggage claim, security checkpoints, boarding gates.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In a video posted on X, the two are seen strolling together on the street.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
This year was no different, except some strolling the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial were dressed in camouflage — and armed.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Dinner at the waterfront Red Inn or Sal’s Place neatly closes the loop on a day spent strolling this thoroughfare.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
And with its options for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, sailing, and waterskiing—plus a boardwalk for strolling and sandy beaches for relaxing—Mission Bay Park is a great spot for active families.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Even on a hot evening in July, the marina promenade running in front of the Rosewood is filled with people strolling by the sea and children playing in the interactive fountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Imagine strolling through Newark Liberty International Airport and spotting puppies at every turn — baggage claim, security checkpoints, boarding gates.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
In a video posted on X, the two are seen strolling together on the street.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
This year was no different, except some strolling the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial were dressed in camouflage — and armed.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Dinner at the waterfront Red Inn or Sal’s Place neatly closes the loop on a day spent strolling this thoroughfare.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 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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Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Evenings brought cocktail hours, nightly presentations about the next day’s destination, and leisurely dinners, followed by time in the lounge.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The visual of a 450-pound llama in a pirate hat wandering past a Starbucks kiosk is, apparently, just a normal Tuesday at PDX.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The film follows Airi (Hoshi), a wandering medium who spends her life guiding restless spirits out of the world of the living.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 Apr. 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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Monica Reza, a 60-year-old aerospace engineer, disappeared while hiking in a Los Angeles forest in June 2025.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The exterior of the bag has mesh water bottle holders, nylon straps for two hiking poles, and a bungee cord that reviewers use to dry clothing while hiking.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 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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Few wallpapers can nurture a childhood love of Fauvism with so little effort, but this ambling and pastoral mural can raise your little one to appreciate the finer things in life.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Though there was a thrilling edge to their early work—the lightning-in-a-bottle sample drill of Polo Perks and Moh Baretta, that spine-tingling Pasto Flocco run—it’s been dulled a bit in favor of ambling minimalism.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most rooms open onto balconies facing the Huangpu, where barges glide at an unhurried pace and the older skyline glints across the river.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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My first day felt unhurried, yet remarkably full.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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