as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
tourists on a morning saunter around the old section of the city
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as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers
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Recent Examples of saunter
Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
After its taste test, the bear snatches up the entire pumpkin, makes its way down the stairs, and casually saunters off with its prize.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Drag queens in Mugler-esque bodysuits sauntered around the crowd, and desserts like mini ice cream sandwiches were devoured.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
When Drake headlined the Houston Rodeo in March, the rapper sauntered out of a black Maybach onto the iconic Texan stage, rocking a fringed jacket and pants.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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So the 6-foot-11 center sauntered out to the sideline during live play, shaking a few hands and taking a court-side seat to the left of Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke as the crowd stirred.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
After its taste test, the bear snatches up the entire pumpkin, makes its way down the stairs, and casually saunters off with its prize.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Drag queens in Mugler-esque bodysuits sauntered around the crowd, and desserts like mini ice cream sandwiches were devoured.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
When Drake headlined the Houston Rodeo in March, the rapper sauntered out of a black Maybach onto the iconic Texan stage, rocking a fringed jacket and pants.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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Cool for the Winter James Marsden strolls around New York City's Midtown in a denim coat and shades on Dec. 18.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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And to top it all off, a second cat, an all-black one, strolls up at sunrise, getting a second breakfast.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Take a walk on the iconic pier to fish or people-watch.Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Brandt recommends taking kids on a nature walk to gather seasonal decor for the house.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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After years of wandering through the desert, Texas finally got this right.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Visitors are invited to park their cars and wander up the driveway to see cartoon characters and creatures heralding festive cheer.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Saunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saunter. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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