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Definition of strollnext
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stroll
Noun
Continue reading … BOLT FROM ABOVE — Couple recounts 'miraculous' rescue after surviving harrowing lightning strike during evening stroll. — FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Located 26 miles west of town, the James River Foot Bridge is a scenic spot for a stroll along the river. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
What to do nearby Step directly onto Ocean Drive to explore the surrounding Art Deco Historic District, or stroll across the street into Lummus Park for a seaside walk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 Pawlikowski, surveying the city, came across a graveyard that was adorned with old statues, worn by lichen and time; and that is where Erika strolls, seeking refuge, on a bright day. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stroll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stroll
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
Verb
  • Dixie D’Amelio sauntered in wearing a shimmering black Gucci dress.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • From Carol Burnett to Cher, Tina Turner, Lola Falana, Diana Ross and Elton John, one had to embody a particular level of confidence to saunter and shimmy across the stage and red carpet in one of his iconic, over-the-top beaded concoctions.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • What scientists didn’t know was whether true polar wander is a slow, steady process that’s always going on or happens in short, rapid bursts.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Every so often, an aspiring screenwriter wanders into the dim red glow of Jumbo’s Clown Room hoping to interview one of the dancers.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On Wednesday, the Fed will release the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee’s September meeting, where the policymaking arm hiked rates for the first time in three years.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • In July, the government hiked some tourist visa prices by more than 400%.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Then amble over to the 360 Dome for a cocktail at the coffin bar.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That same day, she was photographed ambling down a picturesque street in a striking purple short set, casually holding an Aperol spritz.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Stroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stroll. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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