as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive
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Recent Examples of amble
Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 June 2024
The guitars’ rolling amble stops just short of a strut.
—Raymond Cummings, SPIN, 28 May 2024
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
An ambling Eurasian badger appears to glance up at badger graffiti on a quiet road in St Leonards-on-Sea, England.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
That's partly because time takes on a strangely elastic quality here – routines melt away, activities are leisurely, and an amble across an island can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, depending on how willing the walker is to take a less well-trodden path.
—Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 June 2024
The guitars’ rolling amble stops just short of a strut.
—Raymond Cummings, SPIN, 28 May 2024
Verb
Dreaming of a shiny new future On a recent visit, Shelton walked the humble grounds and began painting a picture of what could be, with his 154-pound Bernese Mountain Dog, Bodhi, ambling amiably by his side.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
An ambling Eurasian badger appears to glance up at badger graffiti on a quiet road in St Leonards-on-Sea, England.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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This part of herself is creative, writes books, and wakes up early to stroll along the Bosphorus and observe fisherman.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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The former first couple regularly strolled the quiet sidewalks of Plains, to and from gatherings and meals at the homes of friends.Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Take a walk after a meal Blood sugar levels that fluctuate excessively can result in poor mood, fatigue and excessive hunger, and while eating a varied diet can also help, a brisk walk after eating has been scientifically proven to help balance them.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Oli joined the three-day, 178-mile (286km) walk from Bradford City’s Valley Parade to Anfield — taking in 17 other football grounds — and wrote movingly about the experiences of those living with MND, including former Liverpool player Stephen Darby.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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As the stage lights came up in the Rogers Centre, Taylor Swift sauntered over to her guitar adding in a few slow motion swirls and twirls.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday night, a procession of Hollywood's most elite members sauntered up the brick driveway—covered in a beige color carpet—of the Chateau Marmont and were transported to the luxurious world of iconic designer Brunello Cucinelli.Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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After years of wandering through the desert, Texas finally got this right.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Visitors are invited to park their cars and wander up the driveway to see cartoon characters and creatures heralding festive cheer.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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