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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
Climbing roses: These ramblers have extra-long canes and include both grandiflora and floribunda varieties.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
While the Hybrid Energy-efficient Rover Mechanism for Exploration Systems (HERMES) described in the journal Nature Communications recalls the desert ramblers, its creator initially envisioned the idea while watching humans enjoy wind simply for the thrill of it.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Dec. 2025
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
Within a few months, the family of four moved into a quaint rambler in Hopkins Park, a small village within the township.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
While the Hybrid Energy-efficient Rover Mechanism for Exploration Systems (HERMES) described in the journal Nature Communications recalls the desert ramblers, its creator initially envisioned the idea while watching humans enjoy wind simply for the thrill of it.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Dec. 2025
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
Within a few months, the family of four moved into a quaint rambler in Hopkins Park, a small village within the township.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambler
Noun
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Increasingly erratic precipitation since the 1980s has forced many nomads to come in from the desert.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Another camp speculates that these forebears met human nomads on the trail of big game and started traveling with them, eventually arriving in China via Mongolia through their supporting role as war dogs.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Two walkers altered their route and took to the woods to help with the search.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The office also encouraged drivers to be alert for impaired walkers who may not obey street signs.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike most comets, which originate in the Kuiper Belt or the Oort Cloud, this icy wanderer formed around another star before drifting into our cosmic neighborhood.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Spader plays Graham, an enigmatic wanderer who inserts himself into the lives of his old friend John (Peter Gallagher), his wife Ann (Andie MacDowell) and her sister Cynthia (San Giacomo), drawing out all manner of confessions and revelations.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The driver fled the scene headed west, and the pedestrian was transported to an area hospital.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Just as pedestrian plazas, bus lanes, and bike lanes have reshaped how people experience the city, outdoor dining reminded us that our streets can better serve our communities.—
Mike Flynn,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Home to over 120 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville’s location makes the property an ideal staycation for Washington state locals looking to explore the region’s excellent wines, and a luxurious getaway for travelers seeking to be wined and dined.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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All terminals remain connected past security, and travelers can access any gate from any open checkpoint, according to PHL.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As rattlesnake activity increases, awareness is key for hikers, runners and mountain bikers using Orange County’s open space trails.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is a specific trail for viewing the superbloom, called Wildflower Trail, usually open from March to May, but Lakeview Trail is open year-round for hikers and bikers, too.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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Add in accessories like a matching leather clutch, boots, and wayfarer sunglasses to be styled to perfection.—
Ariel Bielsky,
InStyle,
1 Jan. 2026
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Our favorite budget sunnies for all outdoor activities, the Goodr OG is a wayfarer-style frame with lenses that cannot be beat for the price.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film follows Kai (Moore), a drifter who gets stuck in a desert town during a global shortage of clean water.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Its third and weakest season pitted the titular mountain-size vigilante drifter against an even bigger guy, so finding Ritchson a scary-looking specimen of mecha to fight is a logical progression.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Rambler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambler. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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