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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 May 2025
No matter what your summer plans entail, whether strolling along the Mediterranean or spending weekends upstate, consider the retailer your one-stop shop for all your dress needs this season.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The lake stretches majestically over Fort Sheridan’s 70-foot-high bluff; hike down to enjoy the sandy white beach, or head away from the lake and stroll through three-plus miles of forest and pristine bird-watching trails.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
So, waders are people who just stroll through and say, ‘Oh, this is nice.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Verb
Chelsea complete set: Blues stroll to win in Conference League despite defence changes
From the outset, the Conference League presented Chelsea with no insurmountable hurdles.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 May 2025
No matter what your summer plans entail, whether strolling along the Mediterranean or spending weekends upstate, consider the retailer your one-stop shop for all your dress needs this season.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The lake stretches majestically over Fort Sheridan’s 70-foot-high bluff; hike down to enjoy the sandy white beach, or head away from the lake and stroll through three-plus miles of forest and pristine bird-watching trails.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
So, waders are people who just stroll through and say, ‘Oh, this is nice.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
Noun
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Mariah lost senior dog Rocky late in 2024 at age 12, having had him since childhood, and regularly posts videos of him in remembrance—playing, napping, on walks, and playing with his sister, Gigi.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The relationship between the two was on display Wednesday night in Harlem's Apollo Theater, where Davis received both a lifetime achievement award and a spot on the theater's walk of fame.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Edwards drained a long 2-pointer on the next possession to wrap it up, sauntering to the edge of the court during a timeout to encourage the crowd to get even louder.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2025
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Fans even saw Sol up close and personal when the singer momentarily vanished from the stage and sauntered down the aisle.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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Across the street, walking to their apartments, Marta Becerra, 50, and Margarita Mota, 60, said people from the parking structure had wandered into their apartment complex, stealing bicycles and other items from people’s porches.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Any Colorado wolves that wander into Utah, New Mexico or Arizona will be retrieved and brought back to the Centennial State, under agreements state wildlife officials inked with those neighboring states.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 May 2025
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Playing at short the following day, Caballero effectively hiked the baseball to Brandon Lowe in turning a 6-4-3.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Brazilian stories can hike local audience engagement through their emotional proximity, while boosting a sense of authenticity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 May 2025
Verb
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There’s humor here, too, as when Ruhl learns from her glacially ambling dog and toddler the value of slowing down.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Inside the county chambers that normally holds Board of Supervisors meetings, nearly 50 Sailor Bar patrons and environmental advocates told commissioners that allowing more vehicles into the park would pose a danger to those who’ve ambled in the open space for years.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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