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noun

Definition of amble

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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verb

ˈam-bəl

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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Settling the score, meanwhile, is Randy Newman, whose fourth Pixar collaboration ambles along agreeably, accompanied by drivin’ tunes performed by Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley that are perfect for coasting along those alternate routes. — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026 My favorite booth appears towards the end of my amble. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

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Bear #132’s cub managed to survive and was reunited with its family after several days ambling alone. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 22 Sep. 2026 Seth Wenig On a recent weekday morning, a steady stream of visitors ambled into the first floor gallery. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amble

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The result is a walkable miniature garden built around the experience of the classical garden stroll.

— Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The Rockford Files remains a rerun staple, and online platforms have introduced the show to a new generation, which bodes well for NBC’s latest stroll down memory lane.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

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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

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Crowley, once a logging camp, can’t be reached by road, but train passengers can wander among picnic tables, fire pits, cornhole games and a massive, gnarled old redwood known as the Wolf Tree.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Bucks will temporarily abandon much of their natural caution and wander around in unfamiliar territory searching for does.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

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