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as in walked
to go on foot
traipsed down the hall to get a cup of coffee
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as in wandered
to move about from place to place aimlessly
a group of friends traipsing around the country the summer after graduation
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Recent Examples of traipsed
In the story, the dress is a reminder of a more exciting time in the lives of the married protagonists, who have returned to Canada after having traipsed around the globe for years.
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Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
As such, its mass of untamed, scrubby green can today be traipsed through on foot or horseback, via ethereal blue coves such as Cala Marinella, the odd wandering fox and to the soothing rhythm of Aleppo pines rustling in the hot wind.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
By the end of the war in 1944, the hotel had seen its share of wear and tear—more than 100,000 servicemen traipsed through the hotel over the two years—and Laughner decided to sell, at quite a loss.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Asia’s companies have long traipsed to either the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ for their public debuts.
—Jonathan Gan, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
Having traipsed off the pitch in Orlando on July 1, a new Premier League season on August 16 was already on the horizon.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
As such, its mass of untamed, scrubby green can today be traipsed through on foot or horseback, via ethereal blue coves such as Cala Marinella, the odd wandering fox and to the soothing rhythm of Aleppo pines rustling in the hot wind.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
By the end of the war in 1944, the hotel had seen its share of wear and tear—more than 100,000 servicemen traipsed through the hotel over the two years—and Laughner decided to sell, at quite a loss.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Asia’s companies have long traipsed to either the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ for their public debuts.
—Jonathan Gan, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
Having traipsed off the pitch in Orlando on July 1, a new Premier League season on August 16 was already on the horizon.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Longhorns entered the ninth inning with a 7-3 lead, but Thomas Burns hit two Rebels and walked another batter.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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While there, the dog wandered off, and Chris brought her back.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Adventurous attendees wandered to the lower level, through a medieval-esque wooden door and right into the archives—where the originals were displayed between vintage magazines and press releases documenting their history.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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At least three other crocodile species roamed an area to the south known as the Eastern Rift Valley.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 41st race roamed from Dodger Stadium to Century City.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Plaza strolled past paparazzi in an oversized black leather jacket layered over a red minidress.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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As for the living, two roaches strolled on top of an in-use oven and on the side of an oven door in a back prep area.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Traipsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traipsed. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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