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verb

as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park

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Recent Examples of amble
Noun
That's partly because time takes on a strangely elastic quality here – routines melt away, activities are leisurely, and an amble across an island can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, depending on how willing the walker is to take a less well-trodden path. Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 June 2024 The guitars’ rolling amble stops just short of a strut. Raymond Cummings, SPIN, 28 May 2024
Verb
All this time, a smiling, doddering old man in a tuxedo had been ambling about, tending to guests and waiting on tables. Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 Itineraries feature coastal jaunts to Venice and Portofino, ambles through Tuscan wine country, and journeys to the jewels of Sicily, including Palermo and Taormina. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amble 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
Verb
  • Indeed, Jokic strolled to the huddle expressionless after Aaron Gordon embraced him and Ball Arena erupted.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Pick up permits to visit or camp in the state park, stroll through a 2-acre desert garden, explore an expansive interpretive exhibit that covers the history, geology, and culture of the surrounding area, or buy a souvenir in the gift shop.
    Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At the time, the two were taking a nature walk near Gabriel's grandparents’ property.
    David Chiu, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Only another party of two had wandered in during our meal.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • 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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