as in wanders
to move about from place to place aimlessly
he gads about town every Saturday, flirting and gossiping with various shopkeepers and locals
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In the clip, Rodrigo wanders through the Palace of Versailles, running from room to room before strapping on a pink guitar and rocking out.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026 -
The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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The five-person cast roams the room, sitting at various circular tables to blur the lines between script and improvisation.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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So this fox crossed an ocean to arrive in a borough where its own species already roams free.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Set clear expectations and timelines so nothing drifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mesa de Frades The traditional, melancholic music drifts through the streets of Alfama each evening, and gives guests a deeper understanding of the heart of the city.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Aledo cruises through district Aledo has faced more adversity than usual on a tough non-district slate.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes cruises in the spring and summer just call for breathable and breezy clothing, and skorts are a way to feel a bit dressed up while enjoying the comfort of shorts.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The teeth will flash, first, before the rest of Jonah Coleman’s blue-collar frame strolls into Denver’s facility in the weeks to come.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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And then, right as Joe’s already prevalent rage is on the precipice of going nuclear, a CGI giraffe nonchalantly strolls past a third-story window in the background.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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Her purview ranges from billion-dollar brands like Olay and SK-II to the ever-buzzy Farmacy and more.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The average price to cross through the canal ranges between $300,000 and $400,000 depending on the vessel.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Gads (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gads%20%28about%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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