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as in wanderers
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a rambler her whole life, my aunt is likely to send me a postcard from just about any corner of the world
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as in walkers
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
a secluded sylvan spot just waiting to be discovered by the adventurous rambler
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Recent Examples of ramblers
Amazon just dropped deals on Yeti ramblers, so if your current one is past its prime, now’s the ideal time to upgrade.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
The Pennine mountains were formed, across which forests and grassland, aurochs and wolves, Neanderthals, Normans, glampers and ramblers could come and go.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
The Pennine mountains were formed, across which forests and grassland, aurochs and wolves, Neanderthals, Normans, glampers and ramblers could come and go.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramblers
Noun
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Adventure guides the ninth sign's spirit; these wanderers are not afraid to take risks.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Known for its residential swank defined by Art Deco-meets-Art Nouveau touches and façades, the neighborhood is dominated by well-to-do locals, out-of-town visitors, and an endless stream of runners and dog walkers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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First on the scene Before the NHL pregame fences blocked off Northeast 16th Avenue, popular with the area’s walkers, runners and baby strollers, the first two fans in Panthers jerseys sat on a bench watching the setup for the Friday night fuss.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Best Hotels & Resorts Nomad Hotel Dieter Roelen and Monica Mascaros, the husband-and-wife duo behind Nomad Hotel, spent 20 years living like nomads and traveling around the world.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Emerging cities worth watching Tbilisi, Georgia has become a big hit for nomads looking for affordability and a fascinating culture.—
Taylor Haught,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some years, the lake freezes hard enough for cars to drive out to Madeleine Island, and if winter has been especially cold, hikers and skiers can explore the islands' sea caves by foot.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Along the way, hikers are treated to views of glacial lakes, waterfalls, and wildflowers.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Air travelers came and went mostly without trouble at Denver International Airport on Friday, expressing gratitude for federal air traffic controllers working without pay, ready to adapt as flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration kicked in.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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In any case, these are Beckett’s drifters, no doubt, right down to the aching feet and bad breath.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Shu Qi has spent her career embodying other people’s stories — enigmatic drifters for Hou Hsiao-hsien, comic foils in international action franchises, or, more recently, the tragic heroine of Bi Gan’s Cannes award winner Resurrection.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Ramblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramblers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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