strolled

verb

past tense of stroll
as in sauntered
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 strolled Visitors strolled through the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Saturday morning to kick off Obon Weekend, a traditional Japanese festival honoring the spirits of ancestors. — Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Former Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt was one of 26 Hall of Famers who strolled through the cornfields and walked to the infield ahead of Thursday’s game. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Rashee Rice strolled around a corner and into a white tent alongside the Chiefs’ training camp practice fields at Missouri Western State. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Earlier this month, Eva Longoria strolled through the streets of Spain in a black and white dress that truly has no limits. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Harry and Archie strolled ahead of Lilibet, who wore a floral dress with metallic sandals while touting a tiny purse. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 July 2026 Surprise guests Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt, appearing as their respective characters Ted Lasso and Coach Beard, strolled the sidelines, just in time for Ted Lasso’s return next month. — Judy Berman, Time, 19 July 2026 In a video that’s racking up millions of views online, a curious bear strolled up to a golf cart at Golden Eagle Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, helped itself to a player's golf bag, then casually dragged it away from the tee box. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Under the blazing sun on June 13, people strolled along Santana Row Makers Market to listen to music, shop and meet local craftsmakers. — Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolled
  1. sauntered
  2. wandered
  3. walked
  4. ambled
  5. hiked
  6. roamed
Verb
  • With that, Carpenter — who’d performed his loose, eccentric opening set barefoot and in shorts — sauntered out looking noticeably more dressed-up.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The duo sauntered on the screen with margaritas (made with Astral Tequila) in hand.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of sauntered
Verb
  • In both cases, a child that Tyler Boebert was watching wandered away from Congresswoman Boebert’s home, according to 9News.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Hunters and Firebells, who would play the following day, wandered the grounds in full uniform.
    — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of wandered
Verb
  • Zac Veen reached on a fielder's choice and moved to second when Jordan Beck walked before JT Brubaker replaced Sam Hentges with two out in the sixth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The rookie starter walked Trea Turner on five pitches and Bryce Harper on four, loading the bases for former Twin Luis Arraez, who looked at five pitches and then took his base, forcing in a run.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of walked
Verb
  • That fatigue was most notable on 57 minutes, as Aymeric Laporte stepped out of defence with the ball at his feet and filtered a simple through pass to Olmo, who let the ball run across his body then ambled into the space.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Four days after the council vote, Leslie Ridings and Horton of the residents association stood outside the fenced off lot as two men with the group Vincor Construction ambled about driving stakes into the ground.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of ambled
Verb
  • The firm also hiked its price target on shares to $318, signaling more than 30% upside.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, the county also hiked its motor fuel tax and added a 1% grocery tax replacing the state’s grocery tax that was set to expire as ways of generating additional revenue for the county.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hiked
Verb
  • At safety, Kevin Byard roamed all over the secondary, gave up one reception and tallied a would-be sack on a blitz.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Between canapés and conversations, the Directory members roamed the gallery’s furniture, textiles, and lighting, many conceived as an homage to South Asian craftsmanship reimagined through a Western lens.
    — AD PRO, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of roamed

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