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barnstorms

verb

present tense third-person singular of barnstorm

as in knocks (about)

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Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of perambulates

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My lab has been practicing these techniques for many years in poplars, eucalypts, hops and, recently, chestnut.

— Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
In the middle of this story about the recording session, Scott hops up to grab a piece of candy — a red Airhead stocked by the catering team.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of hops

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In this adaptation by the author of The Handmaid’s Tale, Penelope wanders the underworld, spinning her own version of events — a chronicle filled with lust, greed and murder.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of wanders

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North Carolina will be under the microscope as long as Bill Belichick roams the sidelines in Chapel Hill.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Today, the herd roams the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is managed in partnership with the local fire company, which hosts the annual pony swim—a beloved local tradition.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026

Definition of roams

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Look for wildflowers and endemic fauna on the Tomales Point Trail, which rambles for nearly 10 miles on this special, skinny peninsula, delivering gorgeous, foggy views of the Pacific Ocean.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.

— Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025

Definition of rambles

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