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
Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Instead of the usual bow, Bowen and Marchetto strolled down the runway to a platform decorated with a pink curtain and flowers.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Bill and Hillary Clinton strolled in looking strained.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.
—Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Verb
While optimistic publicists and destination marketers describe the surrounding neighborhood as the Creative District, known for art galleries, boutiques, and local dining, the discerning traveler strolling outside beyond the gates of the property won't likely have that impression.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Instead of the usual bow, Bowen and Marchetto strolled down the runway to a platform decorated with a pink curtain and flowers.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Bill and Hillary Clinton strolled in looking strained.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.
—Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
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At the time, the two were taking a nature walk near Gabriel's grandparents’ property.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Spend your days exploring the great outdoors on nature walks, blissed out at the spa on the property, or sampling entrees and desserts at the on-site restaurant–all within plain view of the Hudson river.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The spot begins with Dre, 59, and Snoop, 53, dressed in tuxes, sauntering through an elegant nightclub as chic guests glance their way.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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As the stage lights came up in the Rogers Centre, Taylor Swift sauntered over to her guitar adding in a few slow motion swirls and twirls.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
16 Nov. 2024
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Only another party of two had wandered in during our meal.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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Travelers can go bar hopping in Puerto Rico, diving in St. Croix, ziplining in St. Thomas, and hiking through the sprawling Virgin Islands National Park in St. John.—
Mariette Williams,
AFAR Media,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Fed cut its funds rate after hiking it 5.25 percentage points in its efforts to battle inflation.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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As the horde dispersed from Ohio Stadium toward warm homes and open bars, one fan ambled slowly, wearing a gray hoodie with a scarlet block O, his chilled breath guiding each joyful, uncertain step.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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About 166 million years ago, dinosaurs ambled across a shallow lagoon in modern-day Britain.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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