saunters 1 of 2

plural of saunter

saunters

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of saunter
as in wanders
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure he lazily saunters about the French countryside, mostly photographing birds and flowers

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Recent Examples of saunters
Noun
Sincere saunters into the villa wearing a tiny velour jacket and a giant winning smile that immediately puts me on guard. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Verb
Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Elle Macpherson flawlessly saunters on the carpet at the 40th anniversary of the Marie Claire Beauty Awards of Excellence on May 13 in Madrid. People Staff, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 But the cat is so busy chasing its tail, the mouse saunters away and curls up for a nap. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Traditional camping lights that rely on PIR suffer from the same faults that annoy homeowners whose security lights blaze into action at two in the morning when a cat saunters past their garage. New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026 But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saunters
Noun
  • Lightweight, easy to pack, and made for slipping on in seconds, these Coach Jelly Flip-flops are the perfect companion for poolside lounging, seaside strolls, and everything in between.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • That’s the beauty of the shoe; they can be paired with linen pants for a trip up the coast, a sundress for weekend strolls, or Bermuda shorts for a day at the office.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Zidane wanders into a pocket of unmarked space to meet an inswinging Emmanuel Petit corner and head powerfully in at the near post to give France the lead.
    Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Unlike dogs, they cannot simply be taken on longer walks, often resist dietary changes, and can be difficult to medicate consistently, making GLP-1 therapies potentially attractive if clinical trials prove successful.
    Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • Everyone—joggers, dogs on walks—looked far more chipper than me in the 60-degree foggy weather.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

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“Saunters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saunters. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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