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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
This isn't your average stroll through lightsaber lore or warp-speed factoids.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Sylva wrote about how people could stroll midtown and see Thomas’s handiwork outside businesses like Time Tested Books and what is now Old Soul at The Weatherstone on 21st Street.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
On the final day, reward yourself in some way or, at a minimum, take a stroll around your home to admire the results of your work.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
This isn't your average stroll through lightsaber lore or warp-speed factoids.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
The expansion will add new areas for strolling and hanging out.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Sylva wrote about how people could stroll midtown and see Thomas’s handiwork outside businesses like Time Tested Books and what is now Old Soul at The Weatherstone on 21st Street.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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On the control side, the company reports combining reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and linear-actuator torque control so K2 can switch gaits dynamically across complex terrains and sustain a natural, human-like walk.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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The walk is presided over by its creator, a mysterious authoritarian figure known as the Major (Mark Hamill) who extolls the sadistic contest as a boon for the spirits of the impoverished American people.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the song's second verse, Hayley Williams of Paramore sauntered out, taking over on the vocals on the funky song.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
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Try bicycles for more exercise disguised as fun, then saunter over to Spa La Quinta’s 23,000 square feet of bliss.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There have been moments where she's had to pass up on activities, such as hiking with her husband.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fall is also a standout time to hike on Mackinac, which boasts 70 miles of trail.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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With the Emmy engraving completed, Einbender held the trophy in one hand, clutched the hem of her one-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown and her heels with the other, and ambled into the party.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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This shaded area is worth ambling through even if children are not in tow.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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