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saunters
  • present tense form of saunter (3rd person singular).

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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

Then, carrying Lil’ Stepper, he saunters onto the catwalk, his Chelsea bootsteps amplified, recalling the tap dancing that runs as a motif on his recent album, “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.”

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2022

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

Sheryl saunters out in a bandanna, oversized goggles, a face mask, and yellow dishwashing gloves.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio