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
Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
But a regular outdoor phone-free stroll brings physical and mental health benefits, too.
—Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Visitors can stroll the beach, snap photos, or meet artists from around the world.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
And, even though a stroll through the online store will never take the place of the wonderfully loud bustle of the former New York hotspot, the plethora of choices and the food itself---all still crafted at their warehouse in New Jersey--is the next best thing.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
But a regular outdoor phone-free stroll brings physical and mental health benefits, too.
—Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jim Marshall, the legendary photographer behind some of music’s most iconic images — including Johnny Cash flipping off the camera at San Quentin and Dylan strolling through Greenwich Village — was one of the few granted the Grateful Dead’s trust.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Visitors can stroll the beach, snap photos, or meet artists from around the world.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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On its opening day, multiple patients from UHI made the short walk across Fisherman Street to the big blue bus to wait for their names to be called.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these are also comfortable enough to wear on many outdoor adventures, including hikes and walks.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Salazar sauntered to home plate and met a fellow catcher, Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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In keeping with the sibling revelry on display all night, at one point Shultz sauntered over to older brother guitarist Brad Shultz and gave him a sweet brotherly shove after a bit of teasing.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fall is a beautiful time to go hiking, but with the colorful foliage comes dropping temperatures, rainy days, and unpredictable weather.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wildlife officials were reminding people hiking in rural areas with dogs to keep them leashed and make sure their animals are up to date on their vaccines.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Declan Rice took his sweet time ambling over to take their corners.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Most bears in Yosemite will amble around looking for food, and run away from any encounter with people.—
Kate Kelleghan,
Outside,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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