Used in a Sentence

ambling

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ambling.

Editorial note

It's not ambling around window shopping, but that's not really that brisk at all if you're going somewhere.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

The act of one who ambles.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of ambling gathered in one view.

noun

The act of one who ambles.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for ambling.

noun

The act of one who ambles.

Example sentences

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It's not ambling around window shopping, but that's not really that brisk at all if you're going somewhere.

2

If you're the only rat on the treadmill when everyone else is ambling about, maybe you stand out to get promoted.

3

If drivers are clueless, people that are ambling around or jogging are malevolently stupid.

4

Brings back my joyous/carefree youth where I would spend summer vacations ambling around the massive temple complex.

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One of the best and most memorable evenings I spent with a friend was just ambling around the city.

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Even in quiet neighborhoods with parks in the center, I don't see kids ambling about or playing.

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It is not an angry mob I would care to have ambling in my general direction.

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Hopefully Curiosity will find some cool stuff once she starts ambling around.

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It nonetheless kept women zoned out ambling through the halls for hours.

10

A friend and I are ambling along getting it launched, but there's no particular drive.

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I love weekend days when you're just ambling around all day, but it's not so pleasant when it's cold and wet...

12

Has me picturing the author ambling down the road in a truck with a penguin bumper sticker alongside another adornment attached to the trailer hitch...

Quote examples

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No ambling daily standups or weekly standing "progress update" meetings - use focused meetings with a specific topic.

2

On the other hand the "nice" version of the ambling player which I have cost a little money, not free.

3

"If we are not able to ask skeptical questions, to interrogate those who tell us that something is true, to be skeptical of those in authority, then we’re up for grabs for the next charlatan, political or religious, who comes ambling along."

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use ambling in a sentence?

It's not ambling around window shopping, but that's not really that brisk at all if you're going somewhere.

What does ambling mean?

The act of one who ambles.

What part of speech is ambling?

ambling is commonly used as noun.