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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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Daily excursions—led by expert naturalists—span snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking along lava cliffs, paddleboarding through mangroves and hikes through volcanic landscapes.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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If taking excursions booked with a third party that is not the cruise line, check with the third party to make sure their times are correct and are strictly enforced to prohibit delays.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 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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The Seattle crowd rattles the kids, the pass game is out of sync after, effectively, never practicing together this August, and Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon have Ricky Pearsall locked down.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s war on wind, solar rattles clean energy industry.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anthony Mackie plays himself as a self-serious star making a deeply personal, awards-bait movie, whereas Dave Franco wanders around drunk and high on weed and mushrooms.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As one wanders out into a field, rod in hand, ready for the twitch.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton walks near the track before the first practice session ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, in Monza, northern Italy, on September 5, 2025.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the heartwarming video, Derek walks over to his wife and the two embrace while overlooking a scenic view.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From there, include heirloom pieces of your own, like a bohemian or eclectic bed cover inspired by your own travels.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nothing is cookie-cutter here, as furnishings are either bespoke designs from the Cavagnari studio, antiques the architect collected during his international travels, or one-off pieces acquired for the hotel.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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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Jack the Ripper roams the streets in search of his next victim.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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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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“Rambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambles. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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