Thesaurus results for PERAMBULATES

perambulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of perambulate

as in traverses

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 strolls

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 perambulates Meanwhile, Soames perambulates a park with Irene, examining works of art in progress. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026

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Completed in 2010, the bridge traverses extensive agricultural land and urban areas, allowing trains to bypass road crossings while maintaining high operating speeds.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
The ride traverses nearly 1,000 miles across Indiana over 13 days, stopping in communities to meet with survivors, those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty, and visit memorials and gravesites.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of traverses

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Entirely white outfits are suited to nearly every warm-weather occasion, from Euro vacations to Sunday strolls around town.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026
My mornings began with iced coffee walks along the shore, and afternoons unfolded between beach reads, bike rides, and sunset strolls through town.

— Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of strolls

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The trail passes a small waterfall on the left, and crosses a small stream, according to Visit Placer website.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Opened in 2011, the viaduct crosses numerous rivers, irrigation canals, highways, and railway lines while supporting trains traveling at up to 350 km/h.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of crosses

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The silent protagonist is as mysterious as the movie that wanders along the cinematic edge between the physical and the spiritual worlds.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia Sparkling Spanish whites, earthy Georgian oranges, bright Chilean reds — Jet Wine Bar wanders wide for its exciting by-the-glass wine list.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026

Definition of wanders

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The investigation also follows a lawsuit Attorney General Ken Paxton filed against a Houston-area postpartum care center.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
The certification from DarkSky International follows Sun Valley Resort’s focus on limiting artificial light on the mountain and growing public awareness around light pollution.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

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Nguyen was excited to enjoy a warm summer outdoors before the smoke left her hesitant to step outside for her routine runs to the National Mall and daily walks with her dog.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Daily nature walks and naturalist talks give you the chance to learn about the plant and animal life on the island, and the resort’s Nature Center helps kids further connect with the outdoors through crafts and other activities.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of walks

Verb

Neutral Tank Tops As mentioned, my mom frequently travels with neutral tops to go with everything from bold pants to a flowy maxi skirt.

— Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Lightning, on the other hand, generally travels three or four times farther visually than the sound of thunder does.

— Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of travels

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The verdict, handed down last Friday, covers claims brought by the family of Kealon Gilmore, who was killed, and wounded survivors including Jazmin Anderson, who was shot in the head, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Christopher Lowe, the shark lab’s director, is searching for funding, whether from foundations, private donors or corporations, for the shark safety program, which covers 500 miles of coastline from Morro Bay to the Mexican border.

— Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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