as in trespassed
to commit an offense
our straying son swears he's returned to the straight and narrow
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Recent Examples of strayed
Stanton’s disdain for immigrants led her into emergent realms of pseudoscience that would transform into eugenics; her rhetoric about women strayed from the principle of gender equality into essentialist ideas about women’s feminine specialness.
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Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The video shows former president strayed from his prepared remarks during the deposition.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Her eyes strayed back to her phone.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
And when receiving feedback on their performance in challenges from week to week, panel critiques frequently strayed from modeling prowess to aesthetics.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Last night, when Abraham strayed offside for his opener, the technology would have saved Newcastle.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The House proposal appears to be a direct response, as well as an effort to reassert legislative control over spending some lawmakers say has strayed far beyond the fund’s original purpose.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Inflation has weighed on shoppers, and customers have voiced frustration over cluttered stores and inconsistent merchandise that strayed from the retailer’s identity as a polished, affordable-chic chain.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
The award-winning actress strayed from her signature soft wave aesthetic with the help of stylist Bryce Scarlett, whose A-list client roster also includes Mia Goth, Charli XCX and Hailey Bieber.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The video shows former president strayed from his prepared remarks during the deposition.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Her eyes strayed back to her phone.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
And when receiving feedback on their performance in challenges from week to week, panel critiques frequently strayed from modeling prowess to aesthetics.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Last night, when Abraham strayed offside for his opener, the technology would have saved Newcastle.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The House proposal appears to be a direct response, as well as an effort to reassert legislative control over spending some lawmakers say has strayed far beyond the fund’s original purpose.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Inflation has weighed on shoppers, and customers have voiced frustration over cluttered stores and inconsistent merchandise that strayed from the retailer’s identity as a polished, affordable-chic chain.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
The award-winning actress strayed from her signature soft wave aesthetic with the help of stylist Bryce Scarlett, whose A-list client roster also includes Mia Goth, Charli XCX and Hailey Bieber.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strayed
Verb
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The people who trespassed at the Capitol, and committed disorderly behavior, enabled the mob violence.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kelly insisted to the Washington Examiner that they were invited into the church, countering claims that the protesters trespassed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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And to be sure, there were winds and rain strong enough to fell several trees, flood a few roads, and knock out power in some Maryland and Virginia suburbs.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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After attention from delighted passengers grew, the possum eventually left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal, apparently ready to explore new horizons.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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After attention grew, the possum left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Strayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strayed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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