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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 May 2025
No matter what your summer plans entail, whether strolling along the Mediterranean or spending weekends upstate, consider the retailer your one-stop shop for all your dress needs this season.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The lake stretches majestically over Fort Sheridan’s 70-foot-high bluff; hike down to enjoy the sandy white beach, or head away from the lake and stroll through three-plus miles of forest and pristine bird-watching trails.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
So, waders are people who just stroll through and say, ‘Oh, this is nice.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Verb
Chelsea complete set: Blues stroll to win in Conference League despite defence changes
From the outset, the Conference League presented Chelsea with no insurmountable hurdles.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 May 2025
No matter what your summer plans entail, whether strolling along the Mediterranean or spending weekends upstate, consider the retailer your one-stop shop for all your dress needs this season.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The lake stretches majestically over Fort Sheridan’s 70-foot-high bluff; hike down to enjoy the sandy white beach, or head away from the lake and stroll through three-plus miles of forest and pristine bird-watching trails.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
So, waders are people who just stroll through and say, ‘Oh, this is nice.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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Bellinger flew out following the first of two intentional walks to Judge, who is now hitting .392.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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San Diegans Christopher and Clare Harrington, in a cheerier frame of mind, have devised a series of good walks enhanced.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Edwards drained a long 2-pointer on the next possession to wrap it up, sauntering to the edge of the court during a timeout to encourage the crowd to get even louder.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2025
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Fans even saw Sol up close and personal when the singer momentarily vanished from the stage and sauntered down the aisle.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Then of course, there’s wandering through some of the region’s rich history.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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July is your season to wander off the map and breathe easier.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The subsequent ice avalanche killed 11 people hiking a popular trail.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Just to the north, Saugatuck Dunes State Park sits farther from the crowds, since visitors must hike anywhere from one and a half to five and a half miles on one of the four trails winding through the forest to reach two and a half miles of pristine coast.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
6 June 2025
Verb
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There’s humor here, too, as when Ruhl learns from her glacially ambling dog and toddler the value of slowing down.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Inside the county chambers that normally holds Board of Supervisors meetings, nearly 50 Sailor Bar patrons and environmental advocates told commissioners that allowing more vehicles into the park would pose a danger to those who’ve ambled in the open space for years.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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