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as in excursions
a short trip for pleasure
the couple's weekend rambles up and down the valley in search of interesting antiques
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as in strolls
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
our usual practice is to take a ramble around the neighborhood after dinner
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as in rattles
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
the teenagers sat around the pizza parlor, rambling on about dating, homework, movies, and the local football team
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as in wanders
to move about from place to place aimlessly
by tirelessly rambling around San Francisco for a week we probably saw more of it than many residents ever have
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as in walks
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
we're planning to ramble all over the highland moors when we're in Dartmoor
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Recent Examples of rambles
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Images of your work setup without an inspiring message, generic rambles that don't connect, and anything that doesn't portray you in the best light wastes everyone's time.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Don’t be the person who rambles and runs over the slot.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambles
Noun
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Local outfitters like Mild to Wild Rafting, Mountain Waters Rafting, and Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours guide family-friendly rafting excursions down Class II and Class III whitewater.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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From 1986 to 1989, the yearly excursions brought about 70 eaglets to Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are also plenty of sneakers on sale for fall sightseeing and airport strolls, like the New Balance 574 Core Sneakers and the Rihero Sneakers—both are trendy and versatile.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Aug. 2025
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No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.—
JiJi Lee,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s war on wind, solar rattles clean energy industry.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Jones rattles opponents with heavy hits that leave an impression.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Breathe, notice and return to the moment each time the mind wanders.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin, left, walks with China's President Xi Jinping and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, right, before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025.—
Robert Birsel
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Jeremiah walks away, and Belly returns to the beach home to pack her things.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When Tony's security company faces an attack from unknown malicious forces, the family goes on the run across Europe while figuring out who is after them, according to Paramount.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This gap between what teachers need and what the administrators are providing can partly be attributed to the distance between the latter and what goes on in their building’s classrooms day-to-day.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a video, Billy Ray roams a large grassy field while listening to the song on his phone.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The saiga antelope roams the Eurasian steppe of Central Asia.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Rambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambles. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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