perambulates

Definition of perambulatesnext
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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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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  • The river traverses land where three generations of the Egger family once raised dairy cows.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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  • Anna strolls down Fifth Avenue, passing the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and makes her way to a hotel, where her friend Claire works.
    Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The traditional 13th day of the Iranian New Year brought families together for picnics, music and nature strolls.
    Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • That support crosses political, economic and demographic lines.
    Julianna M. Asperin Barnes, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
  • That issue never even crosses the movie’s mind.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • Set amidst a chaotic wedding in suburban Maryland, where troubled teen Elliott Hellman (Ezra Miller) wanders through a minefield of emotional violence, this simple scripts sees Levinson paint yet another portrait of young addiction.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Graham Potter wanders onto the pitch alone.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • The evaluation follows a forensic audit completed in March 2025 that identified a $7 million fund involving insurance rebates, according to RSCCD Board President Phillip Yarbrough.
    Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
  • But that requires that a meaningful remedy follows the liability.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • The man, wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, walks up to the woman and immediately swings the hammer at her head.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Lily Heckathorn dominated in the circle in three innings of work, allowing not hits or walks and striking out nine batters in a perfect game.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • Also, Freiburg travels to Celta Vigo with a healthy 3-0 advantage and Real Betis hosts Braga after drawing the first leg 1-1.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • If nerves rise, steel your voice and lead with the headline, since plain language travels farther than frills.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The route covers three to six miles on the west side of the park—passing by Big Bear Spire, Secret Passage, and Cool Cave—and it’s described as easy to moderate.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The hotel also charges a $25 taxable amenity fee per night, which covers in-room Wi-Fi, cultural workshops and classes, live local music, use of hotel bikes and stand-up paddleboards, self-parking, and access to the hotel’s fitness room and pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Perambulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perambulates. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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