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noun

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Recent Examples of vagrant
Adjective
The two fall in love and a decade-and-a-half romance ensues, the only on-screen civility to be seen in an otherwise vagrant and collapsed society. Allison Hope, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023 Alternatively, some scientists think vagrant birds like Stella could be the pioneers of a species exploring new habitats. Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022
Noun
The story of two women being raped and bludgeoned by a vagrant in the beachside enclave seemed to confirm many residents’ worst fears about growing lawlessness. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 The New York Police Department arrested a vagrant, Xavier Israel, in the assault. Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for vagrant 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vagrant
Adjective
  • The Special Editions collection are installations that transform the suitcase into a nomadic, flexible workspace.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • High-altitude rivalry The blurry boundaries through the Himalayan peaks and plateaus separating China and its southern neighbors are often relics of imperial era agreements and nomadic routes – now charged with the nationalist rhetoric and military might of New Delhi and Beijing.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The beggars, widows, and families with sick relatives who once made a pilgrimage to the gates of the parliament building in the Green Zone to beg lawmakers for help are now barred from entry.
    Ned Parker, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2012
  • All the beggars at the intersection of Lee Road and the off-ramp of I-4 are completely out of hand.
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024
Noun
  • This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.
    Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
Noun
  • Extra hooks allow the bag to transform into a trapezoidal hobo shape.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
  • There’s a lot to love about Coach’s viral shoulder bag: the modern hobo style, the soft leather, the distinct shape.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • However, rumors that the derelict mansion in the video was Jordan’s have since been debunked.
    Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Maine’s housing stock skews old, with high rates of derelict and seasonally vacant properties.
    Donovan Lynch, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Daniels’ first foray into the horror genre shot to No. 1 on Netflix after dropping Aug. 30, which may have a little bit — or a whole lot — to do with Close, who clearly had the time of her life playing a tramp named Alberta.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2024
  • On March 7, 1913, rescuers were desperately searching the same waters for survivors of the Alum Cine, a British tramp steamer, that exploded while being loaded with 350 tons of dynamite (nine boxcars’ worth) that was bound to Panama for construction of the canal that was underway.
    Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • His boys grew up as hockey vagabonds, moving all over North America during his stints with various franchises.
    James Mirtle, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Minnesota Vikings 12, Jacksonville Jaguars 7: The Vikings overcame three interceptions from vagabond quarterback Sam Darnold and not scoring a single touchdown to get an ugly win over the hapless Jaguars.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Ronnie Ledbetter, a 48-year-old transient who resides on a grassy patch in the vicinity of the Broward County bus depot, said the intent was obvious.
    Fred Grimm, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The District Attorney’s Office opposes Wakefield’s bid for release as a transient.
    Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024

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“Vagrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vagrant. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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