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
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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
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.
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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.
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Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Verb
Hogan’s testimony was, at times, meandering and difficult to follow.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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
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
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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My favorite part of my trip to Omaha, Nebraska, for the College World Series left me wandering in the middle of the night somewhere between the ballpark and my hotel.
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Police in Holly, Michigan, say an 18-month-old boy who was seen wandering on a Ring camera on Friday has been identified and located.
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Bone Jovi spends much of his time roaming the galleries, greeting visitors and keeping watch over the collection.
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The San Jose Police Emerald Society Pipe and Drum band will be piping and drumming at Willow Glen Town Square on Lincoln Avenue, and a pop-up choir will be roaming VTA light-rail trains and stations throughout the day.
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The bedroom window was open wide, the char of campfire smoke drifting through.
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Most concerning, according to an analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is a 2026-27 spending plan that is balanced on paper but drifting steadily toward a structural deficit like the one that haunts the city of San Diego.
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The 119-acre lakefront park, which is actually a peninsula, not an island, features more than 150 varieties of native plants, 20,000 trees and shrubs, a 5-acre pond, strolling paths, and wild prairie grasses and savanna.
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The Pier Village downtown is great for spending an afternoon shopping, strolling, and sipping.
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