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
Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
The Dare’s legacy may turn out to be oddly functional, propelling people to hit the gym or saunter the streets from the safety of their headphones, enjoying a private party without fear of judgment.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
In 2023’s strength of schedule rankings, Alabama was near the top at No. 3, while USC saunters far below at No. 48.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024
Winkler sauntered over to the jukebox, banged on it like his iconic character always did, and shrugged his shoulders in a way only Arthur Fonzarelli could.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2024
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Ivan imagined it from his perspective — big guys with machine guns sauntering down the street.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
The Dare’s legacy may turn out to be oddly functional, propelling people to hit the gym or saunter the streets from the safety of their headphones, enjoying a private party without fear of judgment.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
In 2023’s strength of schedule rankings, Alabama was near the top at No. 3, while USC saunters far below at No. 48.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024
Winkler sauntered over to the jukebox, banged on it like his iconic character always did, and shrugged his shoulders in a way only Arthur Fonzarelli could.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2024
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There was a college homecoming feel with members of the Divine Nine, the network of Black fraternities and sororities, stepping and strolling to upbeat music.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Still, the sporty jacket was stylish enough to wear for days spent city strolling thanks to elevated details like vertical ruching and a zippered split-hem.Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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At the end of their walk, they were met by the Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Taking Regular Breaks Schedule regular breaks, intermittent throughout your work schedule, to encourage you to take your eyes off the screen, stretch, go for a quick walk, or have a change of scenery.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Children on the autism spectrum tend to wander, or elope, from home and other safe places at a higher rate than their peers, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Some bucks might wander 5 to 8 miles or more, while others move 2 miles or less.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Saunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saunter. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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