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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
As the agent rambles, the cameras onstage freeze Tullock’s face at unflattering moments, and the screens behind her display a series of grotesques. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025 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
Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025 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
  • Billowing sleeves and a loose, flowy hem allow the top to move with you through the airport, during sightseeing excursions, and even out to a nice dinner, and the neutral sage color keeps the top sufficiently wearable as your new go-to basic.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Royalton Grenada, An Autograph Collection Resort, is another good pick for an all-inclusive family getaway, offering a kids club, an on-site dive shop for scuba and snorkeling excursions, and a range of activities to keep the whole family busy.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • La Push, also featured in the saga, is a Quileute village, with beautiful, remote beaches great for strolls, surfing, and storm-watching.
    Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
  • For non-squeamish types, the Surgeons’ Hall Museums are downright fascinating, and Edinburgh’s several cemeteries make for moody afternoon strolls.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each new round of tariffs rattles markets and makes investors more nervous about what the White House might do next.
    Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The first is an earthquake that rattles the house into disarray.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When Rashid wanders into the office, Vahid stops his call — there’s something about this man’s shuffle that strikes him as familiar.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In the wake of a messy divorce, a writer wanders the world in search of meaning and passion in this loose adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s popular memoir.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The more experienced steppers intertwine the basics with spins, walks and more.
    Alexa Stone Updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Kaufman closes the door, and Beer walks away, visibly upset.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • However, there are many instances beyond immigration paperwork when a pen could come in handy during your travels.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Twitty's home was cozy and bright, full of hundreds and hundreds of books and objects collected from his travels.
    Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 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
  • In his segment, Frankenstein’s monster (Bruno Corazzari) roams a room of red Rothko-esque paintings and is overwhelmed by music.
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Rambles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambles. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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