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
Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Or stroll over to Tempe Town Lake, a manmade body of water (this is the desert) that is surprisingly cool — and a great place for sunrise and sunset photos.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Suddenly, just as Joan is lamenting about making such a big decision on her own, who strolls onboard but Nancy from The Golden Bachelor.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The singers were first photographed strolling through the streets of Los Angeles together in late February 2023.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Verb
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
Or stroll over to Tempe Town Lake, a manmade body of water (this is the desert) that is surprisingly cool — and a great place for sunrise and sunset photos.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Suddenly, just as Joan is lamenting about making such a big decision on her own, who strolls onboard but Nancy from The Golden Bachelor.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The singers were first photographed strolling through the streets of Los Angeles together in late February 2023.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
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Brittany Patterson, 41, was arrested on suspicion of reckless conduct on Oct. 30 over her son's unsupervised walk, according to the Fannin County Sheriff's Office.Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Every effort at emotional connection is initiated by me (like planning date nights or going out for a walk to have a conversation).Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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In this rematch, Metcalf will return from a knee injury that cost him two games, and the 49ers’ cornerbacks will be led by Lenoir, who saunters in fresh off Wednesday’s contract extension (five years, $92 million).Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Clippers finished practice Thursday at Intuit Dome and were preparing to leave for their preseason game against Portland in Seattle on Friday when Kawhi Leonard sauntered toward the media wearing his practice gear.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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People wander around and try to capture Pokémon using their smartphones.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Perfect for dashing through the airport and wandering around town.Erinne Magee, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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This under-the-radar gem is home to an array of outdoor activities, from kayaking and whale watching to exploring the wildlife-rich estuaries and hiking at nearby state parks.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The dip in gas prices comes after many states saw a summer spike in costs at the pump — including in Wisconsin, where a Midwestern refinery outage hiked statewide gas prices to more than $3.50 on average.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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The creature will eventually amble up to a house with a cracked attic window, slipping inside for an early afternoon nap.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Customers used carts and handheld baskets and ambled the aisles with their lists and often those lists expanded because there were so many products.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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