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
Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Together, the pieces create a relaxed, breezy, resort-ready silhouette that transitions from beach towns to evening strolls.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Children hoisted high on shoulders, retirees on morning strolls and hundreds of others at Lincoln Park Zoo chatted in anticipation of seeing a baby rhinoceros’ first public appearance yesterday morning.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Nordstrom has a nearly identical sweater in the same color that can be tucked into these linen-blend pull-on pants for an instant effortless look that works for morning strolls or lunch with friends.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Different strolls toward different goals.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
There are no casual strolls up to the letters.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
My wife loves going down there and taking like strolls and walks and just eating good food.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Walk in the Woods Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing, invites slow, sensory strolls in nature.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
After Trevor strolls back to his muscle car and drives away, Easton pops up, curious as to who that was.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
The footage shows officers carefully opening the bathroom door before the confused bear casually strolls out and heads down the sidewalk to freedom while officers and bystanders scatter out of the way.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
House proud, Carnevali strolls out onto one of the six pitches.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Keep scrolling to discover why the best canvas totes are taking over this spring and summer—perfect for every sunny scenario, from Sunday strolls to the farmers’ market to office hours.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The teeth will flash, first, before the rest of Jonah Coleman’s blue-collar frame strolls into Denver’s facility in the weeks to come.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
And then, right as Joe’s already prevalent rage is on the precipice of going nuclear, a CGI giraffe nonchalantly strolls past a third-story window in the background.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
One of the most pleasing strolls in any northern seaside town is along Morecambe’s Stone Jetty.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Together, the pieces create a relaxed, breezy, resort-ready silhouette that transitions from beach towns to evening strolls.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Children hoisted high on shoulders, retirees on morning strolls and hundreds of others at Lincoln Park Zoo chatted in anticipation of seeing a baby rhinoceros’ first public appearance yesterday morning.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Nordstrom has a nearly identical sweater in the same color that can be tucked into these linen-blend pull-on pants for an instant effortless look that works for morning strolls or lunch with friends.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Different strolls toward different goals.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
There are no casual strolls up to the letters.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
My wife loves going down there and taking like strolls and walks and just eating good food.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Walk in the Woods Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing, invites slow, sensory strolls in nature.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Complete with a stable underfoot feel made to seamlessly transition from the gym to street, these sneakers can carry you through intense workouts to European city strolls without missing a beat.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
After Trevor strolls back to his muscle car and drives away, Easton pops up, curious as to who that was.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
The footage shows officers carefully opening the bathroom door before the confused bear casually strolls out and heads down the sidewalk to freedom while officers and bystanders scatter out of the way.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
House proud, Carnevali strolls out onto one of the six pitches.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Keep scrolling to discover why the best canvas totes are taking over this spring and summer—perfect for every sunny scenario, from Sunday strolls to the farmers’ market to office hours.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The teeth will flash, first, before the rest of Jonah Coleman’s blue-collar frame strolls into Denver’s facility in the weeks to come.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
And then, right as Joe’s already prevalent rage is on the precipice of going nuclear, a CGI giraffe nonchalantly strolls past a third-story window in the background.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
Noun
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There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Elle Macpherson flawlessly saunters on the carpet at the 40th anniversary of the Marie Claire Beauty Awards of Excellence on May 13 in Madrid.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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But the cat is so busy chasing its tail, the mouse saunters away and curls up for a nap.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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As the molten iron in the outer core moves around, the magnetic North Pole wanders.—
Scott Brame,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For 58-year-old Conny Randolph of Ochopee, who works in the area and regularly hikes the Everglades trails, the impact on the environment was top of mind.—
Churchill Ndonwie
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Zach Cross, followed by his wife Grayson and father Tim, hikes up Springer Mountain to the Southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail to start his thru-hike, Monday, May 1, 2023.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Best of all are turtle release dates, when staff doctors deem a turtle healthy enough to rewild—the community comes to the beach to see it off, joyful and even tearful as the turtle ambles into waves and disappears beneath them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Fernandes then roams towards that wing to support his team-mates and be in a position to attack the space behind Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The five-person cast roams the room, sitting at various circular tables to blur the lines between script and improvisation.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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