as in walks
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 saunters
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 strolls
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.
—Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Even our creativity, according to new studies, is enhanced by strolls into the streets and parks.
—Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Zagreb invites strolls past bookshops, markets, and Austro-Hungarian façades.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The sneakers are ideal for a number of activities — from leisurely strolls to long work shifts to more intense sessions at the gym.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.
—Jiji Lee, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Even our creativity, according to new studies, is enhanced by strolls into the streets and parks.
—Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Zagreb invites strolls past bookshops, markets, and Austro-Hungarian façades.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, the White Lotus actress, 31, strolls in a pair of silver flats.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
Noun
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Getty Images Many travelers cherish memorable walks and hikes on their vacations.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Former teammate Terry Kirby trains Marino at his nearby gym, while his wife Claire joins him for nightly walks and bike rides.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hikes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their nearest relative, the gray wolf, still roams forests and tundras.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jack the Ripper roams the streets in search of his next victim.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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