as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive
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Recent Examples of amble
Michael Kaminer, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025
The curvy singletrack ambles at a slight downhill through pines and junipers on the flank of rocky hills.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
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Noun
The Old Port, where Cirque de Soleil sets up its tents every summer, is a 10-minute amble south across cobblestone streets.
—Michael Kaminer, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2025
The curvy singletrack ambles at a slight downhill through pines and junipers on the flank of rocky hills.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Another good ambling adventure is the Sculpture Trail, featuring works by local artists.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
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Start with a stroll through Yale’s campus, stopping at standout museums such as the Yale University Art Gallery, the Yale Peabody Museum, and the Yale Center for British Art.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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There will be plenty of space to jog, stroll or bike along the walking trail.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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At the French Open, tennis stars and fans saunter through these tranquil gardens to reach Court Simonne-Mathieu, which opened seven years ago to the day on May 26, 2019.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Where to Eat Linger for hours on the patio at Lakeside Chophouse, clinking glasses of Vinho Verde and watching deer saunter by.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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This win streak all but closed the gap, even as the Nats’ James Wood ended it with an 11th-inning walk-off homer.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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At the other end of the price scale, Bala Bangles ($55) 1- and 2-pound wrist and ankle weights add light, constant resistance to walks, Pilates, barre or yoga without looking like traditional gym gear.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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On our lunch break, we were given time to wander Paris and observe the city through the lens of our story.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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For something more unexpected, wander through Philadelphia's Magic Gardens or seek out the city’s iconic murals, part of one of the largest public art programs in the country.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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