as in wanders
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 meanders
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
The silky green ribbon of the Merced River meanders through the valley floor below, astonishingly lush during the spring snow melt.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
As Clarissa meanders through Lagos, a portrait of the bustling West African city emerges.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The open floor plan meanders its way around to a cozy family room and a formal dining room, along with a spacious vaulted kitchen featuring Shaker-style cabinetry with gold pulls, an eat-in island, an apron-front sink, and an accompanying breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Today, the rail trail meanders through the third-largest Amish settlement in the United States and links the towns of Goshen, Middlebury, and Shipshewana.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
An easy hiking introduction to this park is the roughly one-mile Rim Trail that meanders along the canyon’s edge.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
For the sisters, the bookstore is a means of connecting with everyone who meanders to this Eastern Shore.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Little Road, barely wide enough for two cars to pass, meanders past older homes and the newer construction of Hillsborough County sprawl.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
From the pool complex, a boardwalk meanders down to the hotel’s private beach, where attendants help set guests up with chairs, umbrellas, towels, and beach toys.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
The silky green ribbon of the Merced River meanders through the valley floor below, astonishingly lush during the spring snow melt.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
As Clarissa meanders through Lagos, a portrait of the bustling West African city emerges.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The open floor plan meanders its way around to a cozy family room and a formal dining room, along with a spacious vaulted kitchen featuring Shaker-style cabinetry with gold pulls, an eat-in island, an apron-front sink, and an accompanying breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Today, the rail trail meanders through the third-largest Amish settlement in the United States and links the towns of Goshen, Middlebury, and Shipshewana.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
An easy hiking introduction to this park is the roughly one-mile Rim Trail that meanders along the canyon’s edge.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
For the sisters, the bookstore is a means of connecting with everyone who meanders to this Eastern Shore.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Little Road, barely wide enough for two cars to pass, meanders past older homes and the newer construction of Hillsborough County sprawl.
—Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanders
Verb
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One night, into the bar wanders Angel (Rosemarie DeWitt), who looks as caught in the ’40s as Joe is.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2026
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Food and Beverage London Marriott Hotel Park Lane With its leafy views onto Hyde Park, the hotel’s vintage-style Lanes of London restaurant, however, sets the scene for an afternoon tea that wanders down the garden path.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Travel industry leaders and major airlines warn the proposal would devastate tourism, choke international cargo and create massive operational snarls.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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And when jet lag snarls your normal rest pattern, the window views and a cup of traditional Chinese tea awaiting each guest’s arrival become a pleasant distraction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Today, the herd roams the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is managed in partnership with the local fire company, which hosts the annual pony swim—a beloved local tradition.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Noun
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For dogs and cats, the Hertzko Double-Sided Dog and Cat Dematting Comb has teeth designed for intense tangles and matting.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Scratched carpets are buried under tangles of wires and computing gear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Over time, organizations that preserve accuracy rather than relying on information that gradually drifts from its source can build stronger alignment and more reliable outcomes.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The focus drifts slightly at one point.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Complete with a stable underfoot feel made to seamlessly transition from the gym to street, these sneakers can carry you through intense workouts to European city strolls without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Laborious yet lithe lads and lasses have loyally leapt to luminate the lexical labyrinths of logic locking the lucrative lotto, longing to lure the lavish luxury lying latently in local landmarks.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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Separated by labyrinths of creeks and smaller cays, each one represents a stepping stone away from civilization, Parrish told me.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Don't let the name Wind Cave National Park lull you into thinking only of the dark and mysterious catacombs of the cave.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Meanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanders. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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