perambulated

verb

past tense of perambulate
1
as in traversed
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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2
as in strolled
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 Synonyms for perambulated
  1. traversed
  2. strolled
  3. followed
  4. wandered
  5. crossed
  6. sauntered
  7. walked
  8. navigated
Verb
  • The bottom line An imperfect borrowing climate which has solidified thanks to an extended Fed rate pause will need to be traversed carefully.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Around 100 commercial vessels traversed the strait on a typical day before the war.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of traversed
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Eva Longoria strolled through the streets of Spain in a black and white dress that truly has no limits.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Harry and Archie strolled ahead of Lilibet, who wore a floral dress with metallic sandals while touting a tiny purse.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Definition of strolled
Verb
  • The new agreement says the Travelers would pay $150,000 per year in rent over the first five years of the contract, followed by a hike every five years of either 4% or the increase in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Iván Herrera followed with an RBI double off of a Warren sinker, also to deep center field.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of followed
Verb
  • After meeting at a Neville Brothers crawfish boil, the pair wandered through the French Quarter, eventually trailed by an impromptu parade of Deadheads.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
  • After her Scout Stage set, indie-country singer Michaela Anne wandered over and climbed into the driver’s seat of the Terra.
    — Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of wandered
Verb
  • On Sunday, Universal crossed the $4 billion mark for the 2026 box office, becoming the first studio this year to achieve the feat after Disney was the first to reach $3 billion.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2026
  • While small-boat migrant numbers this year are significantly lower than in 2025, some 2,000 have crossed the English Channel since Burnham became prime minister on July 20.
    — Philip Aldrick, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of crossed
Verb
  • The duo sauntered on the screen with margaritas (made with Astral Tequila) in hand.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Hippos surfaced around us, elephants sauntered along the water’s edge, and an African fish eagle called overhead.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of sauntered
Verb
  • Both men sat in opposite corners afterward before Reigns walked to the center and offered a fist, and Rollins met it.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Many other health workers have walked off their jobs, protesting the lack of payment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of walked
Verb
  • Tolle navigated a tricky Dodgers lineup with poise and didn’t get rattled in the second after giving up the lead on Hernández’s homer.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Lollapalooza 2026 navigated heavy rainfall, delaying Saturday's schedule, yet artists delivered memorable sets.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of navigated
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“Perambulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulated. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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