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also galavanted
as in wandered
to move about from place to place aimlessly
gallivanted about the country before returning to school in the fall
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Recent Examples of gallivanted
As one of the brand's newest global ambassadors, Graham, 37, gallivanted around New York for the campaign.
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallivanted
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While there, the dog wandered off, and Chris brought her back.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Adventurous attendees wandered to the lower level, through a medieval-esque wooden door and right into the archives—where the originals were displayed between vintage magazines and press releases documenting their history.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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At least three other crocodile species roamed an area to the south known as the Eastern Rift Valley.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 41st race roamed from Dodger Stadium to Century City.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Plaza strolled past paparazzi in an oversized black leather jacket layered over a red minidress.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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As for the living, two roaches strolled on top of an in-use oven and on the side of an oven door in a back prep area.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Researchers say the streaks were likely formed by debris spun off from Dimorphos' binary companion, Didymos, that drifted between the two bodies and landed in slow-motion impacts.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Satellite imagery confirmed that smoke from strikes on oil refineries and depots drifted over Tehran on Monday.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Gallivanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallivanted. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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