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Definition of saunternext
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers

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Recent Examples of saunter
Noun
Sincere saunters into the villa wearing a tiny velour jacket and a giant winning smile that immediately puts me on guard. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Verb
The charter Girardeau sailed with was about four miles out and almost at the its trip when word of the hammerhead was radioed out — the crew decided to take a chance and sped up the coast 15 minutes to see the shark still sauntering in the sea. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026 The longtime Bruce Springsteen and Conan O’Brien drummer then sauntered onstage, sticks in hand. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saunter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saunter
Noun
  • Start your day at The Pantry On Main, a Main Street breakfast and lunch spot with go-to provisions, before heading out for a hike or stroll.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Just south of the property, take a longer stroll to visit the famous Tsukiji Fish Market or about 10 minutes north to catch a train at Tokyo Station.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The newfangled internet granted children almost unbridled freedom — and the ability to wander far afield, digitally at least, of where their parents could protect them from harm.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Lodgings are spread out between double-sized bunk beds and a pull-out sofa, but don’t let your mind wander to sleepaway camp territory.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Newbury and Boylston streets, both within a five-minute walk, have ample shopping and dining.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Miller walked three batters to load the bases without giving up a hit, setting up Jackson Chourio’s walk-off two-run single.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Saunter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saunter. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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