1
as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
we just went outside and wandered around until it was time to go
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2
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
we have all wandered from the path of righteousness at least once in our lives
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
a wander through the woods
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Recent Examples of wander
Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Visitors can also wander through Bluff View Art District, known for its riverfront sculpture gardens, or ride the century-old Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain for a scenic overview of the city’s landscape.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
In an instant, the dinosaur comes alive as a 360-degree projection, then wanders around a digitized forest, interacting with wildlife and taking on a newfound charm in the process.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
The toddler had wandered away from his home in Seligman, Arizona, about 180 miles southeast of Las Vegas, and into rough terrain, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The footage shows how the puppy from Athens, Greece, wandered into what appears to be a workshop, ultimately leading her rescuers to her entire pack.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Visitors can also wander through Bluff View Art District, known for its riverfront sculpture gardens, or ride the century-old Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain for a scenic overview of the city’s landscape.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
In an instant, the dinosaur comes alive as a 360-degree projection, then wanders around a digitized forest, interacting with wildlife and taking on a newfound charm in the process.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
The toddler had wandered away from his home in Seligman, Arizona, about 180 miles southeast of Las Vegas, and into rough terrain, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wander
Verb
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Phillip left that night with a wad of cash, and, still under the influence, began roaming the city.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Animals roam freely without the need for paved paths.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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Locals who spoke to the outlets said that the industrial park had fallen into disrepair in recent years, and teenagers would often trespass onto the property.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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That investigation found two other Seattle police officers who also attended the rally had trespassed near the Capitol, and, on a disciplinary committee's recommendation, both were fired.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rebalance Regularly Over time, your portfolio may drift from your original allocation due to market movements.—
Francis Gingras Roy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Flower beds burst with color thanks to the volunteer Village Gardeners, heritage buildings peek out from redwoods, and the hum of conversation drifts from coffee cups at Sue’s cafe.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Without employer pensions or consistent guidance, more of the retirement burden falls squarely on individuals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Bonds fell too, with the 10-year yield rising 3 basis points to 6.38%, though further declines were limited by debt purchases by the monetary authority.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Xander Bogaerts began the bottom of the fifth with a walk and went to third when right fielder Jo Adell bobbled, ever-so-slightly, a single by Jake Cronenworth.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Now, investors from all walks are facing another year of uncertainty prompted by President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed tariff policies, with the S&P 500 index down 4% so far in 2025 and some economists pegging the chances of the U.S. entering a recession this year as a coin flip.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Challenging the narrative Defense attorney Stuart Adelstein strolled over to the lectern, his eyes piercing the jurors just feet away from him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The Courant reported, in a story written in 1991, when the Pedlar approached its 100th anniversary, that the inn had seen many famous people stroll into its Victorian-style lobby and its dining room.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Before Jose Mourinho got the Chelsea job in 2004, playing 4-4-2 was the norm and few sides strayed from it.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Set in the same massive farmhouse that passes down from one family to another, the film never strays too far from its main location, venturing out to wander the nearby fields or dip into a picturesque river separating East and West Germany.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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“Wander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wander. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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