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as in walking
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as in leisurely
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as in wandering
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
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Recent Examples of strolling
Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition to the Sonnenalp, all of the buildings in Vail Village were designed with European alpine architecture in mind, so walking around feels a bit like strolling through a wintry Bavarian fairytale.
—Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Over in Kyoto, strolling through the Gion geisha district offers a chance to admire traditional architecture that feels far removed from the city’s more modern neighborhoods.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Shortly after sharing his statement, he was photographed walking hand in hand with Peltz on a beach in Malibu, the couple strolling quietly with their dog.
—Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026
His favorite pastime in London was strolling around leafy Richmond Park, lost in his thoughts, or reading history books.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
After 2022’s Grammy-winning Harry’s House and its attendant 22-month Love On Tour, Harry Styles all but vanished from public view, with only the occasional pap shot—strolling Rome’s cobblestones or cutting across Hampstead in an ever-expanding collection of sneakerinas—serving as proof of life.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Only a few years ago, seeing scores of women strolling around New York City in real animal fur coats would have seemed unimaginable.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The artists will set up along the Riverwalk in downtown Breckenridge; strolling the sites is free.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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He was also photographed strolling the Strip with that same group after being booted from the venue, according to the Daily Beast.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition to the Sonnenalp, all of the buildings in Vail Village were designed with European alpine architecture in mind, so walking around feels a bit like strolling through a wintry Bavarian fairytale.
—Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Over in Kyoto, strolling through the Gion geisha district offers a chance to admire traditional architecture that feels far removed from the city’s more modern neighborhoods.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Shortly after sharing his statement, he was photographed walking hand in hand with Peltz on a beach in Malibu, the couple strolling quietly with their dog.
—Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026
His favorite pastime in London was strolling around leafy Richmond Park, lost in his thoughts, or reading history books.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
After 2022’s Grammy-winning Harry’s House and its attendant 22-month Love On Tour, Harry Styles all but vanished from public view, with only the occasional pap shot—strolling Rome’s cobblestones or cutting across Hampstead in an ever-expanding collection of sneakerinas—serving as proof of life.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Only a few years ago, seeing scores of women strolling around New York City in real animal fur coats would have seemed unimaginable.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The artists will set up along the Riverwalk in downtown Breckenridge; strolling the sites is free.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolling
Adjective
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The property is also within short walking distance of some recognizable hot spots: the Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center.—
Adam Lapetina,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2020
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These people are all within walking distance of one another in Rhinebeck.—
Ben Brantley,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2020
Adjective
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The hike up took under two hours at a leisurely pace, and the 360-degree views of the entire island were surreal.—
James Barrett,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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But the legislation kept that data hidden from public view, so agencies can hire wandering cops in secret – and small-town budgets create a powerful incentive to do so.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Doctors are not a flock of free-range chickens wandering about offices and hospitals and making up best practices, one clinician at the time.—
Robert M. Califf,
STAT,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mall’s closure was a personal loss for him and many others who made lifelong memories sauntering the retail space.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
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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
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According to AllTrails, a hiking app with trail maps and reviews, almost half of their members use the app to explore trails over 200 miles from home, showing a shift toward bucket-list trail travel.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The overall effect is one of decadence laced with a creeping sense of horror.—
Charlie Jane Anders,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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As a child, she was plagued by anxiety and the creeping sense that adults, especially her mother, were keeping secrets from the kids.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2023
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Seattle is an outdoor lover’s paradise packed with things to do in all four seasons, from summer hiking and fall leaf-peeping to winter snow sports and ambling around downtown in the spring, when the rain starts to ease up and summer crowds haven't yet arrived.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Taken 34 more throw-ins than anyone in the division, but his game is about so much more than that particular set piece; has produced the most dribbles by a defender, is great on defensive duels and loves randomly ambling forward at all angles to cause carnage in the opposition third.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Eating and drinking Breakfast at Rock Villa is an unhurried affair.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Strolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolling. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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