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
Taryn White,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Hogan’s testimony was, at times, meandering and difficult to follow.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
After a meandering path to the NBA, Spencer was good enough on his two-way deal last year to earn a promotion, as well as brief meme status for his in-game histrionics.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
By the second half, the two teams meandering about the pitch infuriated everyone not on the pitch.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
On the Water Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard from Crystal River Outfitters and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore via the meandering Crystal River.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
24 June 2026
The route follows the river south, meandering through picturesque Colorado towns such as Grand Lake, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Parshall, and Kremmling.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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Far from the bright lights of the Big Apple, this stretch of upstate charm is defined by 11 glacial lakes connected by meandering country roads.
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Taryn White,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Hogan’s testimony was, at times, meandering and difficult to follow.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
After a meandering path to the NBA, Spencer was good enough on his two-way deal last year to earn a promotion, as well as brief meme status for his in-game histrionics.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
By the second half, the two teams meandering about the pitch infuriated everyone not on the pitch.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
On the Water Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard from Crystal River Outfitters and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore via the meandering Crystal River.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
24 June 2026
The route follows the river south, meandering through picturesque Colorado towns such as Grand Lake, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Parshall, and Kremmling.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meandering
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Honeysuckle The warm, heady, floral scent of honeysuckle, which is strongest at dusk, is instantly recognizable, and the romantically rambling vines and tubular blooms make the climbing varieties cottage-garden classics.
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Vocals have an offhand nonchalance instead of hogging the spotlight, melodies sneak up on you rather than announce themselves, and the guitars avoid crunchy riffs and overdriven twang in favor of tart rambling and clean supporting chords.
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After countless date nights spent wandering Costco aisles during executive member hours and dining on food-court pizza and hot dogs, Beth and Alec Harwerth decided there was no better location for their engagement photos.
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In Corfu, days were spent hiking to the island's best beaches, wandering through pastel old-town streets, and stopping for long lunches in mountain villages.
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On July 8, the Inyo National Forest will begin rounding up horses from the Montgomery Pass herd roaming beyond the roughly 200,000 acres designated for them along the California-Nevada border, according to a recent news release.
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The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
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Without it, the experience risks drifting into the broad category of pretty resort dinner.
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People often watch them with comments from other viewers drifting across their screens.
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Toward the end of his first day, Chekhov spotted an officer strolling confidently down the street.
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Check out what Northlanders can expect to find while strolling the aisles.
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“Meandering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meandering. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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