as in wandered
to move about from place to place aimlessly
he took a year off and roamed over Europe before going on to college
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Recent Examples of roamed
Known for a film repertoire that roamed from The Godfather (1972) and Manhattan (1979) to Baby Boom (1987), Keaton also cut a sartorial dash in fashion, with her penchant for bowler hats, bow ties and berets.
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Ellen Burney, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Last season, Thompson was primarily a ballhandler in transition and roamed the dunker spot effectively.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Best Remote Controlled Toy Prehistoric creatures may have roamed the earth millions of years ago, but this toy brings them back to life in a way that will thrill and delight your child.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
When family driver Uncle Phoon – played by Taiwanese veteran Jack Kao – tells them stories of triad gangs who once roamed the streets of colonial Singapore, the girls decide to form their own gang.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Another roamed through the crowd.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Investigators previously said the boy was shot inside the school, where the attacker roamed the halls for about nine minutes and shot at several areas before leaving the building.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The dire wolves who roamed the Earth up until the end of the last ice age, may have had the same bone disease that plague cats and dogs today called osteochondrosis.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The Bowie House was opened in 2023 in the Cultural District, where there is a vibrant equestrian scene that calls to mind the days when cowboys and cattle once roamed the area.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Ellen Burney, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Last season, Thompson was primarily a ballhandler in transition and roamed the dunker spot effectively.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Best Remote Controlled Toy Prehistoric creatures may have roamed the earth millions of years ago, but this toy brings them back to life in a way that will thrill and delight your child.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
When family driver Uncle Phoon – played by Taiwanese veteran Jack Kao – tells them stories of triad gangs who once roamed the streets of colonial Singapore, the girls decide to form their own gang.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Another roamed through the crowd.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Investigators previously said the boy was shot inside the school, where the attacker roamed the halls for about nine minutes and shot at several areas before leaving the building.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The dire wolves who roamed the Earth up until the end of the last ice age, may have had the same bone disease that plague cats and dogs today called osteochondrosis.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The Bowie House was opened in 2023 in the Cultural District, where there is a vibrant equestrian scene that calls to mind the days when cowboys and cattle once roamed the area.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roamed
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Officials believe the hungry bear wandered into town after being displaced by the Kaibab fire, likely just looking for a post-hibernation snack.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rip has wandered back into the mountains.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to a preliminary investigation, a passenger vehicle was traveling northbound in the third lane when, for an unknown reason, the driver drifted across the lanes.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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He was also injured in a car crash, had run-ins with the law, and drifted in and out of rehab.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, April 3, Carey and Monroe strolled into the room while Moroccan was live on the streaming platform Twitch for about 10 minutes playing video games with friends.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Backed by an excellent band complete with a banjo and a fiddle, along with a lighting and effects rig that made the big moments really pop, Shaboozey strolled through his new material while building up to the marquee moment.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Roamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roamed. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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