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
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Different strolls toward different goals.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Imagine strolling through Newark Liberty International Airport and spotting puppies at every turn — baggage claim, security checkpoints, boarding gates.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Much of Strasberg’s book is devoted to items collected during his time with the Padres, offering longtime fans a stroll down memory lane.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Different strolls toward different goals.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Guests can easily stroll or drive to Third Street South and Fifth Avenue for boutiques and restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Imagine strolling through Newark Liberty International Airport and spotting puppies at every turn — baggage claim, security checkpoints, boarding gates.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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Yandy Diaz led off with a walk, went to second on a ground out and scored on a two-out single by Vilade that ended Messick’s night.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the countryside springs to life with an abundance of edible plants, now is a great time to start keeping an eye out for ingredients on your next walk.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the cat is so busy chasing its tail, the mouse saunters away and curls up for a nap.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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No need to saunter over with skills already.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By the numbers, Ohio castles take the crown, but the entire region sports magnificent structures worth a wander (and the drive).—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gorgeous, visceral and slightly anxiety-inducing, KID A MNESIA is an epic wander through the masterpieces that inspired it—a time and place that 25 years ago, Radiohead cautioned us to enter at our own peril.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to California Highway Patrol’s Inland Division Air Operations, the climber was hiking with his brother near Kings Canyon National Park's Mount Baxter when disaster struck.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Several states — including California, New York and Texas — have responded by hiking their tax incentives to try to lure or at least retain film activity.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the flatlands rooms, within walking distance of the pools, restaurants, and kids’ club, there’s a quintessential beach resort layout that guests in flowing colorful mumus and board shorts amble through leisurely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Few wallpapers can nurture a childhood love of Fauvism with so little effort, but this ambling and pastoral mural can raise your little one to appreciate the finer things in life.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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