as in rambling
passing from one topic to another
a meandering interview with the presidential hopeful that covered everything from his family life to his proposed foreign policy
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as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
theatergoers meandering around the lobby waiting for the play to start
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Recent Examples of meandering
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
The Beltline’s Northwest Trail, located in the industrial area around West Marietta Street and Northside Drive, has two segments open to the public, plus a meandering spur that winds its way to the bustling The Works development.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
While meandering through, stop in Scarlett & Company, Jonesborough Antique Mart, The Lollipop Shop, and Mauk's of Jonesborough.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Spend late morning taking a stroll around the Garden’s meandering paths decorated by statues, fountains, various trees and plants, and a six-acre pond with massive 6,000-pound swan boats that can ferry up to roughly 20 visitors per ride.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Clemens served as a steamship pilot for several years, navigating boats along 1,200 twisting, meandering miles.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
The video shows a shirtless, shoeless man meandering down a dirt driveway with a dog at his side.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Complex, meandering text forces crawlers to infer meaning.
—Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Pass-rush concerns and the meandering stadium push continue to be hot topics for Chicago Bears fans.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Verb
Suddenly, Floyd — an American Sign Language interpreter — sees through the window a young man meandering toward the motel’s pool, on the verge of falling in.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
The Beltline’s Northwest Trail, located in the industrial area around West Marietta Street and Northside Drive, has two segments open to the public, plus a meandering spur that winds its way to the bustling The Works development.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
While meandering through, stop in Scarlett & Company, Jonesborough Antique Mart, The Lollipop Shop, and Mauk's of Jonesborough.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Spend late morning taking a stroll around the Garden’s meandering paths decorated by statues, fountains, various trees and plants, and a six-acre pond with massive 6,000-pound swan boats that can ferry up to roughly 20 visitors per ride.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Clemens served as a steamship pilot for several years, navigating boats along 1,200 twisting, meandering miles.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
The video shows a shirtless, shoeless man meandering down a dirt driveway with a dog at his side.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Complex, meandering text forces crawlers to infer meaning.
—Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Pass-rush concerns and the meandering stadium push continue to be hot topics for Chicago Bears fans.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meandering
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Spinella shucks off sentimentality, always showing us Con’s offhand humor and sometimes nervous, defensive rambling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Carnivores shouldn’t miss out on Peter upstairs—a rambling dining venue perched on the 24th floor, high above the rooms, that looks like a glitzy Vegas club complete with purple accents and ethereal, Avatar-esque light sculptures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Nearly a year ago, Estrella was found wandering alone on the streets of Denver without access to necessities, including fresh water.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Ray struggles to hide his drink, to get a drink, to get away on his own and pursue his Sisyphean labors of hammering a bucket of baseballs off a tee and then wandering through the field to collect them and start again.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island feels worlds away from the mainland, thanks to its maritime forests, expansive salt marshes, shimmering coastal waters, and wild horses roaming the dunes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Let Florida panthers resume roaming by night in one of the last swaths of wilderness left to them.—
Eve Samples,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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This means there are never any strangers drifting past your breakfast table or competing for loungers.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Keeping his thoughts from drifting too much, even about Cuba, has propelled his career forward.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The riverside area below the museum is well-trafficked by strolling and jogging Bilbainos who may pop in to enjoy the rooftop views and surrounding shops and galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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That includes a bird-calling scene that sees the duo strolling through the forest and offering up their own spin on the calls of thrushes and larks.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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“Meandering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meandering. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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