as in walking
to go on foot
a progressive disease that compromises a patient's ability to ambulate
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Recent Examples of ambulating
Common symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, difficulty ambulating, collapse and even seizures.
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Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Why are my feet useful merely for ambulating my body to and fro while footballers can play with their feet and a ball and thrill crowds to no end?
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Why are my feet useful merely for ambulating my body to and fro while footballers can play with their feet and a ball and thrill crowds to no end?
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambulating
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Cooler, crisp days make walking the hill towns, wine tasting and dining outdoors far more comfortable than in the baking summer.
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Initially, both teams looked to be treading carefully, wary of a misstep now in the knockout stage.
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By treading lightly with finishes, opening up the loft area to more light, and getting clever with storage, Marie channeled the unit’s coastal locale, conjuring up an aesthetic lexicon that suggests the interior of a boat with its clean, functional lines.
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“Ambulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambulating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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