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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
With help from its Autech/NMC tuning and customization arm, Nissan has developed out quite a camper van line in Japan, ranging from adorable tiny campers to large wellness-retreat ramblers.
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C.c. Weiss
may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and Russian Gulch State Park are ideal for ramblers.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Amazon just dropped deals on Yeti ramblers, so if your current one is past its prime, now’s the ideal time to upgrade.
—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
C.c. Weiss
may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and Russian Gulch State Park are ideal for ramblers.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Amazon just dropped deals on Yeti ramblers, so if your current one is past its prime, now’s the ideal time to upgrade.
—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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Designed to naturally decay over roughly a decade, these statues impress wanderers who seek them out.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The cougars that make their way through Minnesota are believed to be lone wanderers from the Dakotas and Nebraska.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Diverging paths wind through the garden, taking walkers to hidden sitting areas, firepits, and several sculptures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Prague, Czech Republic Prague is a natural fit for walkers.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Case in point is the Koala Bear, which embraces the roots of the small living movement and leans into its strength as a portable home for one or two modern nomads.—
Adam Williams
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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Using advanced sensors and robotic manipulation, these nuclear nomads can perform inspections and repairs that previously required massive protective gear and strict time limits.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But hikers of any age and experience level will find plenty to inspire them in the TouchNote report.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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With now more than 1,000 luxury and lifestyle properties globally, Hilton delivers more aspirational choices to discerning travelers.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Mark my words, Rosewood will make travelers start regarding Phuket as a tasteful destination, to tack on as the beach break during trips to Bangkok or Singapore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The grocery survives thanks to passing bargemen and the drifters from the outskirts who frequent the café.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Detectives learned Lugo was the leader of a group made up of drifters and petty thieves who hung out at the Sun Gym.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ramblers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramblers. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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