perambulates

present tense third-person singular of perambulate
1
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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2
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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  • Patient data traverses unsecured networks in jurisdictions beyond the scope of oversight.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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  • Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.
    Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
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  • Woman of the Hour In her directorial debut, Anna Kendrick stars as aspiring actress Sheryl Bradshaw, who unknowingly crosses paths with a covert serial killer (Daniel Zovatto) while appearing on The Dating Game.
    Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • At 147 minutes, the film occasionally crosses it, settling into rhythms more punishing than profound.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • If the canine wanders around, night lights can reduce their confusion in the dark, and keeping them in a small room that is difficult to get lost in may also help.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Breathe, notice and return to the moment each time the mind wanders.
    Aslak de Silva, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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  • The recent call for help follows a similar incident in May.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The campaign narrative follows Wood through her daily routine in New York City, underscoring how lingerie can serve as a versatile component of everyday dressing.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns walks on the field after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The couple often travels to car shows, from Julian to Santa Barbara, and Lynne has vintage outfits to match the cars.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Perambulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulates. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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