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as in nomad
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a rambler her whole life, my aunt is likely to send me a postcard from just about any corner of the world
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as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
a secluded sylvan spot just waiting to be discovered by the adventurous rambler
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Recent Examples of rambler
With help from its Autech/NMC tuning and customization arm, Nissan has developed out quite a camper van line in Japan, ranging from adorable tiny campers to large wellness-retreat ramblers.
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C.c. Weiss
may 29,
New Atlas,
29 May 2026
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and Russian Gulch State Park are ideal for ramblers.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.
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Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Amazon just dropped deals on Yeti ramblers, so if your current one is past its prime, now’s the ideal time to upgrade.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rambler
C.c. Weiss
may 29,
New Atlas,
29 May 2026
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and Russian Gulch State Park are ideal for ramblers.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.
—
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Amazon just dropped deals on Yeti ramblers, so if your current one is past its prime, now’s the ideal time to upgrade.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rambler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambler
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Gerardo Olivares’ globe-trotting comedy sees various nomads and tribesmen move heaven and earth to watch the final between 2002 World Cup final between Germany and Brazil.
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Who co-living is actually for The stereotype of co-living as a landing pad for laptop-toting nomads no longer holds.
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Bachelorettes and dog walkers and bag-juggling shoppers are identified, assessed and disregarded.
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But with slight detours, an open mind and a critical eye, the ambitious walker can see all the ways the president has pushed to remake the capital.
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Weston loved to ‘embed himself in different cultures’ Weston’s mother, Nancy Higginbotham, described him as an ardent protector of the environment and a wanderer who loved to travel and enjoy nature.
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Designed to naturally decay over roughly a decade, these statues impress wanderers who seek them out.
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Police said 10 people, including the driver, were hospitalized when a three-wheel motorcycle plowed into a group of pedestrian inside a park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, on June 28, 2026.
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Julio Osario Santos, 51, faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, negligent pedestrian, improperly parking on a highway, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and operating under suspension, according to Connecticut State Police.
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Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Hiking in particular requires much less guiding and support than cycling and many avid hikers are totally confident on their own.
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The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery and assault that left a 73-year-old hiker unconscious and his wallet gone.
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In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.
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Each morning from 7 a.m., when the ocean is as smooth as glass, Hawaiian guides take Fairmont Kea Lani guests out on a traditional outrigger canoe, fashioned after the vessels used by Polynesian wayfarers to get to the islands, for an hour’s paddle.
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Joining the crew is Nick (MacKay), desperate to provide for his young family, and Liam (Turner), a mysterious drifter eager to escape his past.
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Nor is Liam, an itinerant drifter who juggles whatever trade is on offer but perhaps hasn’t nailed down any single one of them.
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“Rambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambler. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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