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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air
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as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village
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Recent Examples of perambulate
Hunter, who’s called upon to bring a dynamic physicality to Solange, perambulating with the assistance of a considerably loud walker, is agonizing and entertaining as a controlling Southern Belle whose microaggressions (and incontinence) eventually pushes her daughter-in-law to the edge.
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Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
The franchise has moved continually west, perambulating from Rochester to Cincinnati to Kansas City (and, briefly, Omaha, as well), and finally, in 1985, to Sacramento, where its parched fans are enjoying their first playoff run since 2006.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
Sentences tend to perambulate only to land in fresh territory.
—Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2023
Bridge Street is one of Huntsville’s five Arts & Entertainment Districts, in which guests may perambulate outdoors with open containers of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within that district.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 22 Sep. 2022
Conveniently, Grey’s brother, Lord Melton, happens to be perambulating with Geneva and Isobel while Grey and Jamie are talking.
—Roxane Gay, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2017
Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
The franchise has moved continually west, perambulating from Rochester to Cincinnati to Kansas City (and, briefly, Omaha, as well), and finally, in 1985, to Sacramento, where its parched fans are enjoying their first playoff run since 2006.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
Sentences tend to perambulate only to land in fresh territory.
—Karen Heller, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2023
Bridge Street is one of Huntsville’s five Arts & Entertainment Districts, in which guests may perambulate outdoors with open containers of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within that district.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 22 Sep. 2022
Conveniently, Grey’s brother, Lord Melton, happens to be perambulating with Geneva and Isobel while Grey and Jamie are talking.
—Roxane Gay, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perambulate
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While there have been hundreds of successful expeditions across the Mid-Atlantic, the North Atlantic is less frequently traversed by solo ocean rowers and teams.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Florida’s House speaker stood up to DeSantis, and shifted the power dynamics Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida would normally be traversing the state this time of year, trumpeting his legislative accomplishments and the fellow Republican lawmakers who had fallen in line to achieve them.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Usher, 46, and his wife strolled around together in casual attire, while Gates, 69, and his serious girlfriend coordinated in black outfits.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Into this world strolls Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a rough-around-the-edges veteran driver who (literally) crashed out of Formula One several decades ago.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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The east and west crossing streets along the parade route will be closed, as will 4th Ave N from Broad Street to Denny Way, starting at noon for parade staging.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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So a guineafowl moving at a slow jog of 1 km/h (0.6 mph) – roughly the pace of a wandering toddler – through Alexander's formula would be estimated as 4.7 km/h (2.9 mph).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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Guests are invited to wander the gardens, join sourdough baking classes, and basically geek out on where their food comes from.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Kelson helps Spike and the baby to escape another attack but Samson follows Spike to the island, where the Alpha is killed.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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The Context American Pickers quickly became a History Channel hit following its debut in January 2010.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Fatu removed a werewolf mask and sauntered down to the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Edwards drained a long 2-pointer on the next possession to wrap it up, sauntering to the edge of the court during a timeout to encourage the crowd to get even louder.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2025
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When police arrived, the vehicle was unoccupied, but police round the victim and another passenger walking about a block away.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Liam has repeatedly referenced a former City manager when ridiculing Noel’s decision to walk away.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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The redesign is aimed at making the street more easily navigated by pedestrians and bicyclists as well as safer to drive through.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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This daring animal navigated her group deftly through the sharp peaks and crevices of the stone forest, resulting in the immortalization of this leap.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Perambulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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