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
Abby Price, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
To mix an easy stroll with more fun, check out the Frog Pond for skating, or bring along your sled and find Flagstaff Hill on the Common.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Fans can stroll the infield grass and can sign their name on the start-finish line.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Explore Downtown Southern Pines One of my favorite things to do nearby is stroll through downtown Southern Pines.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
To mix an easy stroll with more fun, check out the Frog Pond for skating, or bring along your sled and find Flagstaff Hill on the Common.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The College was also spotted in episodes 7 and 8 when members of the Ton strolled through the Grand Square and surrounding areas.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Fans can stroll the infield grass and can sign their name on the start-finish line.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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Conveniently located in San Polo (a five-minute walk from Rialto, with a vaporetto stop nearby), this two-bedroom can sleep up to six and is brimming with character.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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For example, incorporate physical activity, like a walk or a fitness class, into time spent with friends.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His couplets—stitched together by a rhyme—typically saunter in contrary directions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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This Bond also catered to a more intersectional gaze; one of his first appearances is a spin on Andress’ iconic surf saunter, with only a Speedo between Bond and the water.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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Don’t forget to leave time in your itinerary for a wander around Taos Plaza, which sits in the center of the Taos Historic District.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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It’s perfectly situated for wanders down the beautiful expanse of Flamand beach or hikes to the highest point of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the summer, the town tends to draw Italians who want to escape the heat in cities like Milan and go hiking in the mountains.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Citing data from Bloomberg and Macrobond, Slok notes that prior to early 2022 when the Fed began hiking rates to curb post-pandemic inflation that peaked around 9%, the price of gold and interest rates were inversely correlated.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the video, people wearing masks amble through the aisles, grabbing food, medicine, soap and other items.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Here, shabby homes enjoyed grand views, tired burros ambled along untethered, and island life trudged on, oblivious to tourism.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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