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
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Flower boxes add pops of color and a sidewalk meanders through the middle of the outdoor space, allowing for excellent people and pooch viewing on either side.
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Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
If a meeting meanders, ask for the decision, restate next steps, and make sure responsibilities and budgets are realistic.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
The silky green ribbon of the Merced River meanders through the valley floor below, astonishingly lush during the spring snow melt.
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Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
As Clarissa meanders through Lagos, a portrait of the bustling West African city emerges.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
This herd meanders amid waterfalls in the dense tropical valley.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Flower boxes add pops of color and a sidewalk meanders through the middle of the outdoor space, allowing for excellent people and pooch viewing on either side.
—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
If a meeting meanders, ask for the decision, restate next steps, and make sure responsibilities and budgets are realistic.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanders
Verb
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There are legends of ghost sightings and spooky happenings on the dirt road, like the woman who reportedly wanders it in the dark, crying out for her children.
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Jim wanders the city and teams up with a tough survivalist, Selena, a lethal widower Frank and his daughter Hannah.
Noun
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Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints.
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Drivers should brace for traffic snarls this summer when South Elgin’s State Street bridge over the Fox River is reduced to one lane for road resurfacing work.
Verb
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North Carolina will be under the microscope as long as Bill Belichick roams the sidelines in Chapel Hill.
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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.
Noun
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This Levoit vacuum just dropped under $200, and its impressive ability to pick up hair without any tangles is a pet owner’s dream.
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Tuohy found that only our top overall robovac pick, the Matic, did a better job on hard surfaces, while the Saros 20’s DuoDivide brush is designed to resist hair tangles, reducing the amount of maintenance required.
Verb
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Guests will hear brakes each time the vehicle drifts or turns.
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In the excerpt, a character drifts through each scene shown with what seems like shellshock on his face, as the show’s sensory overload of action happens all around him.
Noun
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And who knows if, with chef Mario Carbone, part of those labyrinths will be repurposed into wineries for fine wines.
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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.
Verb
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Cable car rides, riverside strolls, and wildlife sightings add to the experience, while hearty Alpine meals and spa treatments ensure you’re rested, relaxed, and refueled for the next adventure.
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Perfect for anything from coastal getaways and city strolls to casual office days, the Toccin Drew Pleated Wide-leg Trousers make any outfit feel fresh.
Noun
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The monastery includes a massive network of underground catacombs, which contain the bodies of early Slavic saints, and is one of the most sacred locations in Eastern Orthodox Christianity and a symbol of the country’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
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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.
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“Meanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanders. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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