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saunter

[sawn-ter, sahn-] / ˈsɔn tər, ˈsɑn- /




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Kicking off their global tour in the South Korean city of Incheon, the five members of K-pop boy band Cortis saunter onto stage in casual, streetwear-inspired outfits, exuding an effortlessly cool vibe.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

In the morning—before my aching knee and bulging blisters relegated my saunter to a limp—a 32-mile walk around Manhattan sounded like a good way to spend the first Saturday in May.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

I’ve felt my heart stop, swearing I caught a glimpse of my long-dead cat saunter by, out of the corner of my eye.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2025

Although the popularity of the park has grown over the 30 years we’ve walked our loop, we saunter through quietly, savoring our own beloved ritual.

From Seattle Times Oct. 1, 2023

I turned around and watched them saunter by.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

An older Black woman saunters down Western, low and slow, holding a watermelon and mango cup in one hand and her cane in the other.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2026

Jane saunters back and forth, bobbing up and down, and gives guests a quizzical, skeptical look.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 16, 2023

Depp saunters away from the tree, in the direction of another.

From Washington Post Nov. 9, 2022

Hovering above Westlake Park, a giant silver figure saunters in place, her hips and belly swelling and contracting as ribbons of red and black swirl up and down her body.

From Seattle Times Aug. 3, 2022

Safer saunters out of the kitchen, sipping a bottle of water.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

Days before plundering Borel’s wine cellar, the two are believed to have sauntered into Huso, a Michelin-starred Tribeca restaurant that has been celebrated for its collection of bottles, according to a law-enforcement official.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

The Knicks led by as many as 52 points at one stage in the fourth quarter as they sauntered to victory thanks to a blistering 26-point cameo off the bench from Jose Alvarado.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

He sauntered over, soaked and dripping, eyed the reporter’s rain gear and said, “Wanna trade?”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2025

A relaxed Eze, wearing an Arsenal shirt and jeans, sauntered out to a rapturous reception from fans before the match against Leeds.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2025

Horace Danver got up to speak, and I saw a flash of skin as he sauntered down the aisle in his blue flannel shirt.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye

Sure, no one is stopping anyone from sauntering into their local grocery store dressed to the nines in faux fur and pumps.

From Salon Nov. 9, 2025

Lorde was first up, sauntering onto the Woodsies' stage on Friday morning, playing her just-released album Virgin to an eager crowd of fans.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2025

But they are quickly confined by Rahmat’s henchmen, and spend most of the movie standing around a small room or sauntering around the ship trading stale jabs.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2023

She let out a grunt and charged, running right up to Bruiser, who was sauntering by.

From Seattle Times Jul. 7, 2023

A guard came sauntering over to shut them up.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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