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
Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The meandering layout of Milan predates cars, so expect to get your steps in on the narrow and winding roads.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
However, the latter half of the season feels meandering, with overstuffed episodes diluting the impact of the plot.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
The park’s primary artery – the 105-mile Skyline Drive – is one of the most breathtaking roadways in the state, meandering past a staggering 75 scenic overlooks.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
On the Padres’ meandering stroll to the postseason, they were almost waylaid again by the walk.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Down below, the meandering grounds are laced with mature trees and layered gardens that provide a feeling of expansiveness despite being in the heart of a huge city.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Arranged in a labyrinthine formation, the works with their play on color and transparency created a meandering runway that contrasted beautifully against the dark and hard surfaces of the warehouse venue.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Even if that narrative promise turns out to be a red herring for the largely plotless, meandering installments that follow.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The film unfolds in a dreamy, meandering flow, following Mark around the world and into his home, gliding from the pressures of the octagon (where MMA athletes duke it out) to scenes of more quotidian domesticity.
—Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The meandering layout of Milan predates cars, so expect to get your steps in on the narrow and winding roads.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
However, the latter half of the season feels meandering, with overstuffed episodes diluting the impact of the plot.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
The park’s primary artery – the 105-mile Skyline Drive – is one of the most breathtaking roadways in the state, meandering past a staggering 75 scenic overlooks.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
On the Padres’ meandering stroll to the postseason, they were almost waylaid again by the walk.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Down below, the meandering grounds are laced with mature trees and layered gardens that provide a feeling of expansiveness despite being in the heart of a huge city.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Arranged in a labyrinthine formation, the works with their play on color and transparency created a meandering runway that contrasted beautifully against the dark and hard surfaces of the warehouse venue.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Even if that narrative promise turns out to be a red herring for the largely plotless, meandering installments that follow.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meandering
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In the past several years, Edge had filed a string of civil lawsuits with rambling, sometimes conspiratorial claims.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kiehne was frustrated with the Joneses because the county government wouldn’t grade the dirt road up to his ranch, a rambling territory along the New Mexico border.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The cubs had been found wandering without their mother near Poway in late March.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bertis Sutton, Ruth’s son, told Global News in June that his mother has early stage Alzheimer’s but had not shown signs of being disoriented or wandering away.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Observing this phenomenon could provide insight into the many alien worlds roaming freely through space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Johnson County officials are turning to Fort Worth for help in capturing a pack of dogs roaming neighborhoods in Godley and threatening children’s safety.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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With the game in danger of drifting, Zubimendi kept probing.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The pajama set is crafted from deep red silk and printed with abstract nude figures — a motif inspired by bodies in motion and drifting smoke, as well as the photography of Arno Nobles.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Images shared on social media ranged from brunches and farmers markets to families strolling downtown, to counter the president’s portrayal.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The autumn months aren’t as crowded as Carnival season, and there is less heat and humidity, which makes strolling around the city even more enjoyable.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Meandering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meandering. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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