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
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
An afternoon stroll with Oscar (Diego Calva), who begins as Arlo’s social worker and becomes Peter’s love interest, is invitingly honey-colored in the sunlight, while a druggy nightclub hookup devolves into a dreamy blur of body parts.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Take in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and trade scrolling for strolling.
—Jean Case, Time, 14 May 2026
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Noun
For a Dodgers team already resented for buying up baseball with its massive payroll, watching its star closer stroll through a cockfighting pit in full uniform feels tailor-made to ignite outrage back home.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
An afternoon stroll with Oscar (Diego Calva), who begins as Arlo’s social worker and becomes Peter’s love interest, is invitingly honey-colored in the sunlight, while a druggy nightclub hookup devolves into a dreamy blur of body parts.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Verb
History buffs and those who appreciate beautiful architecture should take time to stroll through Berlin’s quaint neighborhoods where every house has its own irresistible character, and the flowering trees are centuries old.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Take in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and trade scrolling for strolling.
—Jean Case, Time, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Jeffers flashed his power again, hitting the go-ahead homer Sunday and finishing 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the Twins avoided a series sweep.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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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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Elle Macpherson flawlessly saunters on the carpet at the 40th anniversary of the Marie Claire Beauty Awards of Excellence on May 13 in Madrid.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The juvenile bear’s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control.—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The city is also home to Vassar College and Marist College, and while things are quieter in the summer, their scenic campuses are still worth a wander.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company reported a beat on first-quarter numbers and hiked its full-year sales outlook.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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On the first shore expedition, the family hiked to a peak overlooking the ship and walked to a small penguin colony.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The afternoon light sank into the blue harbor as the last tourists of the season ambled down the shoreline, grim-faced, confused.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Another good ambling adventure is the Sculpture Trail, featuring works by local artists.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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