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as in traveller
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
ever since he developed a strong case of wanderlust in college, he's been a rover
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Recent Examples of rover
For Mars scientists working on rover mission teams, something very similar occurs when rovers send back their daily downlinks of data.
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Ari Koeppel, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
The Complicated Quest for Signs of Life on Mars (Ars Technica)
by Jennifer Ouellette
A rock discovered by NASA’s Perseverance rover holds unusual chemical signatures that could be the result of ancient microbial life.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2025
They were found using two instruments on the rover: PIXL (Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry) and SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals).
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2025
When did the Perseverance rover launch, reach Mars?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ari Koeppel, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
The Complicated Quest for Signs of Life on Mars (Ars Technica)
by Jennifer Ouellette
A rock discovered by NASA’s Perseverance rover holds unusual chemical signatures that could be the result of ancient microbial life.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2025
They were found using two instruments on the rover: PIXL (Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry) and SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals).
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2025
When did the Perseverance rover launch, reach Mars?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rover
Noun
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Plus, Jude Law brings his movie star charisma as the swaggering pirate captain Jod Na Nawood, who helps the kids find their way back home (for reasons far from mere goodwill).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best pirate costume.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At PortMiami on Thursday, several travelers express frustration over how the outbreak was managed by the cruise line.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other cruise line travelers can also choose a four-night sail from Miami to Cozumel or three-day West Coast trips embarking from Los Angeles and sailing to Ensenada, Mexico.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These friends, all Amazigh (Berber) nomads, have embarked on a musical voyage to celebrate their roots and share the richness of their heritage with the world.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Their sophomore effort is a fantasy following Princess Diana, who falls in love with young nomad Lalo against her father’s wishes.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The options were powerful, immortal, stranger or wanderer.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The drifter who confessed to killing an inventor and his wife was executed Tuesday night, more than three decades after the double murder in their Miami business.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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In any case, these are Beckett’s drifters, no doubt, right down to the aching feet and bad breath.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, at the Tom Ford catwalk, it was scraped back and waxed into a devil-may-care quiff style and worn with a pair of wayfarer-esque sunglasses also by the house.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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These medium-sized glasses feature a chunky wayfarer-oval shape crafted from durable acetate.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Rover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rover. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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