as in to saunter
US, informal
to walk or move in a slow and relaxed way
I think I'll mosey on over to the post office and see if the mail has come in yet. He moseyed up to the bar.
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Recent Examples of mosey
Evening After moseying back to your hotel, have a memorable last dinner at Muir’s signature restaurant, Drift.
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
One of their prizes for the 1998 victory was a headline set at a nearby pub, where 300 people moseyed in to see the 17-year-olds play their set.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
Finally, after going back far enough, the branch peeled away to reveal some wildlife moseying by.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024
Less spiritually minded Olympians can mosey over to the Village Club, right on the Seine, to relax.
—Sean Gregory / Saint-Denis, TIME, 24 July 2024
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
One of their prizes for the 1998 victory was a headline set at a nearby pub, where 300 people moseyed in to see the 17-year-olds play their set.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
Finally, after going back far enough, the branch peeled away to reveal some wildlife moseying by.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2024
Less spiritually minded Olympians can mosey over to the Village Club, right on the Seine, to relax.
—Sean Gregory / Saint-Denis, TIME, 24 July 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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On Thursday night, a procession of Hollywood's most elite members sauntered up the brick driveway—covered in a beige color carpet—of the Chateau Marmont and were transported to the luxurious world of iconic designer Brunello Cucinelli.Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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Elephants on parade: Family seen strolling down a mountain road A family of elephants was spotted taking a walk down a mountain road in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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For another onsite dining option, wander to Madeline’s high-end Timber Room for tater tots covered with caviar, Alpine fondue, wagyu strip loin and a 32-ounce bison tomahawk steak.Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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That first night back, my friends and I wandered through our neighborhood to see the damage Katrina had left behind and which of our neighbors had returned.Edward Buckles Jr., TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Doubs eventually walked off the field and to the locker room with two trainers assisting him.Jelani Scott, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Owners love them for all kinds of activities, like walking, hiking, and sightseeing.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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Closely matched, Ukraine has managed to outdo Russia in some parts of the uncrewed vehicle battle, with Kyiv striding ahead in the use of naval and ground drones, as well as heavy, multi-rotor airborne drones.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Harris strode purposefully into the House chamber in a plum-colored suit, leading the senators to the joint session of Congress.Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Mosey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosey. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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