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
Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
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
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One after another, guests sauntered in outfits more elegant than the next, matching the ambiance of the room with a level of vintage glamour.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
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
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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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But residents will be able to connect outside much more easily — either right outside their homes or a short walk from their front doors.Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Check in here: Just a four-minute walk from the finish line, Raffles Boston is a post-race sanctuary.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 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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“Saunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saunter. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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