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roved

verb

past tense of rove

as in roamed

to move about from place to place aimlessly buffalo roving over the vast plains

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Recent Examples of roved As cameras roved around the stadium, women popped their booties, danced with friends and vied for a spot in an onstage twerk-off. — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026

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For much of Sunday afternoon, Norway’s 6-foot-5 superstar Erling Haaland roamed the field, biding his time against Brazil, waiting for his moment to strike.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Nomadic warriors called the Scythians roamed the Eurasian Steppe on horseback during the Iron Age.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of roamed

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Kahan’s fans — they’re called Busyheads, after his 2019 debut — wandered the festival grounds in their Kahan merch and cowboy boots, taking in the stunning view of the Hudson River.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
The American mink likely wandered into the resident's yard from the riverbank, according to the Sonoma County Animal Service.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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Cubans strolled along el Paseo del Prado promenade in the inky night, desperate to escape the stifling heat of their homes.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
More recently, Amal Clooney strolled through the South of France hand-in-hand with husband George in a black micro-mini with shorts peeking out underneath.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 July 2026

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