as in walks
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 saunters
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 strolls
Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
The home’s waterfront location in a more residential area is ideal for peaceful strolls along the river walk path, which is situated just outside the building.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Instead, sea turtles nest on the beach, their hatchlings’ sense of orientation protected by dark-sky rules and by long-term residents who know to handle them with care on their extensive strolls along a quiet, windswept beach.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
This Air sign loves romantic strolls through charming neighborhoods and people-watching while sipping coffee at a local cafe.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
The rubber soles wrap slightly up the boot—a seemingly minor detail that has become essential for muddy neighborhood strolls and keeping the felt dry.
—Lily Ritter, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
Vickal is not alone in his strolls.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Expect plenty of sun and no rain in sight—a Florida Thanksgiving perfect for outdoor meals, beach strolls, or travel along I-95.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
From pit lane strolls to VIP rooftop views, stars showed up and showed out at one of the biggest sports weekends of the year.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
Michael Jarman strolls through the hype tunnel in seasonally appropriate Excel attire.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 21 Nov. 2025
Parodying a dramatic twist, Greenfield strolls in to reveal some pertinent information that’s in favor of Warren’s defense.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
When the door opens, Bear strolls in, his front leg covered in paint—clear evidence of his accidental mischief.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In New York City, Sydney Sweeney strolls through Bryant Park with entertainment investor beau Scooter Braun, while Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish take to the streets to film new episodes of Law and Order.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The evening fades into dawn as Fifth Avenue shimmers in the early light, while a guest strolls home to the faint echo of laughter.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Tom Sitake strolls the royal blue hallways of the BYU football facility daily.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Best Hikes Long before the area was designated a national park, the Lake District's lakeside strolls and hillside treks were already legendary, and inspired paintings and poems.
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Warm days are made for outdoor lunches and park strolls through El Retiro or Casa de Campo, while evenings stretch into tapas crawls and impromptu street performances in La Latina.
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Its hands and feet are shaped to grip stroller handles securely, letting parents attach it during walks or errands.—
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On her advice, Reid began going for late-night walks and grabbing coffee in the early morning to avoid smelling the neighbor’s drugs.—
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But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.—
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As the molten iron in the outer core moves around, the magnetic North Pole wanders.—
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When a lonely fisherman desperate for an heir wanders into a strange, otherworldly light, he's soon joined by a young orphan named Camilo.—
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However, in hindsight, having a whistle—something Dyason never hikes without—would have been much more effective.—
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During times of rising inflation, the Fed often hikes rates to put a lid on rising prices.—
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Scoop City’s own Dianna Russini roams the sideline.—
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As flares light up the sky, the Deliriant, now a blond hooligan, roams the streets of a port city with Tai Zhaomei (Li Gengxi), a singer and gangster’s moll.—
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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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