as in walk
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we arrived early and took a stroll through the park before dinner
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as in to walk
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 stroll
Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Scott Roberts was strolling down memory lane when his future popped up in his path.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This was a luxury Carsley tried to afford the senior team when in interim charge last autumn, but the dynamic of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham strolling around town is totally different to players who may only be recognised by the odd football fan.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Usher, 46, and his wife strolled around together in casual attire, while Gates, 69, and his serious girlfriend coordinated in black outfits.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Start your trip in Lambertville, where antique shops—The People’s Store houses more than 50 European, American, and Asian antiques dealers—and art galleries line the blocks and the canal-side towpath is made for strolling or biking.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Scott Roberts was strolling down memory lane when his future popped up in his path.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This was a luxury Carsley tried to afford the senior team when in interim charge last autumn, but the dynamic of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham strolling around town is totally different to players who may only be recognised by the odd football fan.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Usher, 46, and his wife strolled around together in casual attire, while Gates, 69, and his serious girlfriend coordinated in black outfits.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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Case in point, the 2024 MLB walks leader was Luis Gil, who won the Rookie of the Year Award, and the 2023 leader was Blake Snell, who earned the Cy Young Award.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The club surrendered eight walks against the Mets and each one proved costly.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
Verb
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On the runways at Chloé, for example, models sauntered out in bloomers and frilly crochet, while at Paco Rabanne, striped boxer-like styles mingled with boyish separates.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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And so, in the first inning of Thursday’s series finale, Altuve sauntered into the batter’s box.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Between all that, cosplayers wander around and fans stop to buy action figures, play video games and meet their favorite artists.—
Olivia Petty,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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So why are astronomers suddenly so many interstellar objects wandering through our Solar System?—
Kiona N. Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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While the trip wasn't on official government business, the vice president also spent time hiking with Marines at Camp Pendleton, near San Diego, while his wife advanced her summer reading initiative by reading with Blue Star children at the base.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Not everyone who comes to Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen and Bar Francis has hiked a mountain before settling into a pie and cocktail, but many have.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Beyond that, the show is mostly content to amble along, loping toward the green and from time to time indulging in odd bits of nonsense.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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On the basketball court below, players’ shouts reverberate off the walls, as a banana vendor ambles along the baseline.—
Erika Page,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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