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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb traipse contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of traipse are meander, ramble, roam, rove, and wander. While all these words mean "to go about from place to place usually without a plan or definite purpose," traipse implies a course that is erratic but may sometimes be purposeful.

traipsed all over town looking for the right dress

When can meander be used instead of traipse?

While the synonyms meander and traipse are close in meaning, meander implies a winding or intricate course suggestive of aimless or listless wandering.

the river meanders for miles through rich farmland

Where would ramble be a reasonable alternative to traipse?

The synonyms ramble and traipse are sometimes interchangeable, but ramble stresses carelessness and indifference to one's course or objective.

the speaker rambled on without ever coming to the point

In what contexts can roam take the place of traipse?

While in some cases nearly identical to traipse, roam suggests wandering about freely and often far afield.

liked to roam through the woods

When is it sensible to use rove instead of traipse?

In some situations, the words rove and traipse are roughly equivalent. However, rove suggests vigorous and sometimes purposeful roaming.

armed brigands roved over the countryside

When would wander be a good substitute for traipse?

The words wander and traipse can be used in similar contexts, but wander implies an absence of or an indifference to a fixed course.

fond of wandering about the square just watching the people

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of traipse
Noun
Fashionistas in the know aren’t traipsing down Rodeo Drive, Wilshire Boulevard or Melrose Place for the latest couture these days. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025 Then there was Freeman, daringly traipsing around their harmonic fringes in hard-rocking, blazing solos. Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 View 6 Images The vast majority of everyday carry (EDC) products are designed for rugged outdoorsy types who like to traipse around in the wilderness after dark, work on DIY projects, and slice at everything in sight with little blades. New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025 On a warm, sunny day last July, Cara Buckley traipsed through a former hog farm in Iowa. Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for traipse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traipse
Verb
  • When police arrived, the vehicle was unoccupied, but police round the victim and another passenger walking about a block away.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
  • Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins walks to the dugout in the eighth inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Target Field on June 23, 2025 in...
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • So a guineafowl moving at a slow jog of 1 km/h (0.6 mph) – roughly the pace of a wandering toddler – through Alexander's formula would be estimated as 4.7 km/h (2.9 mph).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 June 2025
  • Guests are invited to wander the gardens, join sourdough baking classes, and basically geek out on where their food comes from.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Yet between travel, laundry, errands, kids’ games and headlines that spark concern, the day can potentially feel less like a recharge and more like another kind of work.
    Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Where to Stay There are only a few still-operating sites in North Carolina that were featured in the Green Book—a travel guide for Black travelers during the Jim Crow era—and The Historic Magnolia House is one of them.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Progressives demanded unified opposition before President Donald Trump announced U.S. strikes against Tehran’s nuclear program but party leaders were treading more cautiously.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
  • Gill is batting where Tendulkar and Virat used to tread at no. 4.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • In the Basque region of Spain, Rosenthal roams through the culinary capital of San Sebastián, devouring pintxos, impressive seafood and Txakoli wine.
    Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Some inmates roamed freely, refused to follow staff orders and extorted fellow prisoners.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • The trek features supporting acts Koe Wetzel, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock and Thomas Rhett.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 June 2025
  • Erickson also recalls a common occurrence during her monthly treks through East Bay neighborhoods — the locals spotting her butterfly net and stopping her for a chat.
    Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • The surrounding streets are a pleasure to stroll, particularly the wide Corso Italia, where families gather around benches under the trees and couples peruse the boutiques’ window displays.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Barkov strolled onto the rebound with the nearest Oiler completely unescorted.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Our money is on the ten-mile round-trip Alum Cave Trail, with highlights including a hike-through rock arch, the cliffy overhang of Alum Cave Bluffs, and narrow ledges to traverse (equipped with metal cables to grab for stability).
    Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
  • Options include the Goat Trail traverse or Solo Creek to Chisana—both are around 25 miles and require expert backcountry skills.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025

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“Traipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traipse. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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