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Definition of amblenext
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of amble
Noun
My favorite booth appears towards the end of my amble. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 Nocturnal tourism done poorly, with bright spotlights that blind animals, off-trail moonlit ambles that destroy foliage, or unnecessary hotel illumination, can decimate local ecosystems. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
At a church on the outskirts of Liverpool, older residents amble in for community lunch. Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 The highway patrol’s video snippet ended with the man still holding the blades and ambling down an embankment to the highway while an officer pointed a gun at him. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amble
Noun
  • The slew of eateries at Pavilion Road are just a stone’s throw away, and the hotel is a short stroll from the design shops and boutiques of King’s Road and Sloane Street.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Iona's Beach is worth your time for a quick stroll and some photos along the shore.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Travis saunters over to dap him up through the cab’s open window, but this one has its own special, age-gap flair.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • While most of us are capable of lifting weights or heading outside for a brisk walk each day, not everyone is so fortunate, leading researchers to consider other ways to encourage muscles to produce plenty of hormones.
    Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That doesn’t mean missing a few walks will suddenly harm your health.
    Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And, conversely, which (if any) caused folks to wander off hunting for a Pronto Pup instead.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And naturally your eyes wander where there is the most roster bloat — either at the tight end position (five players) or the offensive line (10).
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Amble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amble. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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