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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.
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perambulates
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Over an efficient five tracks, West traverses the sonic styles of her generation — from nu-metal riffs to rage-rap 808s — with dazzling confidence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Equipped with advanced LiDAR sensors and 360-degree cameras, the humanoid autonomously traverses the site, capturing high-definition data and feeding it directly into health and safety workflows.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling to discover why the best canvas totes are taking over this spring and summer—perfect for every sunny scenario, from Sunday strolls to the farmers’ market to office hours.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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For city strolls A white button-down is the foundation of some of the most reliable travel outfits—especially for long walking days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every year, Ed Resnick, the owner of Event Carpet, crosses the street from the Met to hand out leftover pieces from the real carpet to fans.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Just outside the hotel, there’s a gondola ferry that crosses the Grand Canal and leaves you in front of the Rialto Market.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Maybe once a month someone wanders into the Sacramento Turn Verein, curious about the place, according to member Uli Pelz.—
Graham Womack
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Publix follows all federal, state and local laws.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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Jenin, West Bank — Ali al-Samoudi gingerly walks down the steps toward his home.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Junior right-hander Kaidence Rumachik went the distance, striking out nine and scattering seven hits and two walks to pick up the pitching win.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The ship, small by cruise liner standards, travels to the Antarctic.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, a recent widow who travels with her 11-year-old daughter Sarah (Morgan) to the Western Canadian frontier to escape a threat back home and make a fresh start following her husband’s death.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both digital and physical collectibles such as player jersey patches.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Perambulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulates. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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