as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
a roving substitute teacher who works in a different district every day
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as in roaming
to move about from place to place aimlessly
buffalo roving over the vast plains
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Recent Examples of roving
oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
With Biadasz back Monday from a high-ankle sprain, the team opted to make a straight substitution at center, kicking McGovern into a roving, romper role, while leaving Peters and Smith as is.
—Dallas News, 16 Jan. 2023
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Howard Cunnell) Kerouac spent a few years roving around the US with Neal Cassady in mid-20th century America and hanging out with the Beats.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In addition, the proposal calls for placing at least one safety officer at every middle school and hiring two more roving officers to elementary schools.
—oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
With Biadasz back Monday from a high-ankle sprain, the team opted to make a straight substitution at center, kicking McGovern into a roving, romper role, while leaving Peters and Smith as is.
—Dallas News, 16 Jan. 2023
Verb
After seven years of operating City Limits as a roving food truck, Robbie Robinson set down roots in West Columbia in 2023 and created a sprawling barbecue oasis.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Howard Cunnell) Kerouac spent a few years roving around the US with Neal Cassady in mid-20th century America and hanging out with the Beats.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roving
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On the Kazakh steppe, centuries of nomadic tradition shaped a culture rooted in hospitality and community.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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My Life on the Road and wanted to ask about her experience growing up with a nomadic family that rarely put her in in-person school.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Observing this phenomenon could provide insight into the many alien worlds roaming freely through space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Johnson County officials are turning to Fort Worth for help in capturing a pack of dogs roaming neighborhoods in Godley and threatening children’s safety.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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New this season are nomad-style cooking workshops, starlit movies for younger campers, and sunrise hawk walks.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cubs had been found wandering without their mother near Poway in late March.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bertis Sutton, Ruth’s son, told Global News in June that his mother has early stage Alzheimer’s but had not shown signs of being disoriented or wandering away.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The pajama set is crafted from deep red silk and printed with abstract nude figures — a motif inspired by bodies in motion and drifting smoke, as well as the photography of Arno Nobles.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The €40m-plus summer signing from Ajax was tasked with drifting into midfield and disrupting the opposition’s shape when his team-mates had the ball.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Instead of a weekend at the beach, cruising to the Caribbean is a tempting possibility for girls’ trips, birthdays, and mini vacations.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Images shared on social media ranged from brunches and farmers markets to families strolling downtown, to counter the president’s portrayal.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The autumn months aren’t as crowded as Carnival season, and there is less heat and humidity, which makes strolling around the city even more enjoyable.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Roving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roving. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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