rambles 1 of 2

plural of ramble

rambles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ramble
1
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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2
3
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
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
The residence rambles over more than 14,500 square feet with 13 bedrooms and nine and a half baths. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 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
  • Docked for the day, guests can stroll white-sand beaches, swim with sea life, book excursions, and explore private islands with waterparks and activities.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The prices include all excursions, meals, and drinks.
    Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lu especially recommends exploring the grounds, which are as captivating as the house itself, with elegant formal gardens and wooded trails for scenic strolls.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California.
    Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But when a murder rattles a nearby town, Gregory must hop on the case, which reveals darker elements of his own mind too.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Later, on her way out, Benson runs into Kathryn Tynan, the new chief of detectives, who is effusive with compliments in a way that rattles Liv just a little.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The steering wanders like a distracted Labrador, the ride quality is about as refined as a pogo stick on a gravel driveway, and wind noise makes the cabin sound like you’re trapped inside a tent during a storm.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Adrian wanders off to find Alt-Adrian and discovers a new best friend.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Just do it A shopper walks past a Nike store in the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 2025.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Gustavsson has a tough year, which pushes the Wild out of the playoffs and Kaprizov walks at the end of it.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Tomlinson and Malik, who has a home in Pennsylvania, on their American travels are expected to discuss the tragic death of fellow One Direction band member Liam Payne, along with their own lives and careers.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The art will encompass the stories of Black people who journeyed north to escape slavery and the early Westfield settlers who ran safehouses that harbored them during their travels.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In normal times, the question of how bad depends on how long a shutdown goes on for, and what specific contingency plans agencies have made to deal with it.
    Erin Neil, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Michael Myers roams the streets of Haddonfield in Halloween, stabbing people to death inside their own houses.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Their nearest relative, the gray wolf, still roams forests and tundras.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Rambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambles. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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