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as in roamed
to move about from place to place aimlessly
we just went outside and wandered around until it was time to go
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as in fell
to commit an offense
we have all wandered from the path of righteousness at least once in our lives
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Recent Examples of wandered
Valora had previously wandered away from home in 2020 and was later found a few hours later at a nearby church, according to the site.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
From a tiny blind dog who wandered the streets of North Carolina, to a sweet boxer mix struggling with kennel stress in Texas, here are some recent shelter stories from across the country.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The guitars and drums chugged along in tandem, as each band member casually wandered across the surprisingly detailed set, which included rocky levels, spitfire lasers, and even a fully functional waterfall.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a vacationing couple got the surprise of their trip when a black bear wandered into the backyard of their Airbnb and hopped on the swing for a joyride.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
De Sanctis was armed with Q-tips, glue, isopropyl alcohol, lemon oil, and eucalyptus oil (handy for removing any adhesive residue from the surface of a film); a separate room, devoted to slowing or reversing chemical deterioration, gave me an odd sense of having wandered into a witch’s kitchen.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Conducting from memory, Dudamel wandered comfortably, excitedly around the great musical thrift store where Ives scooped up bits and bobs.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
The pair wandered down to the field gate at section 102 Saturday night, near the away bench, a few minutes before the Buffs and Wyoming Cowboys locked horns at Folsom Field.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the guests wandered over, selected a peach and handed it to her toddler.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
From a tiny blind dog who wandered the streets of North Carolina, to a sweet boxer mix struggling with kennel stress in Texas, here are some recent shelter stories from across the country.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The guitars and drums chugged along in tandem, as each band member casually wandered across the surprisingly detailed set, which included rocky levels, spitfire lasers, and even a fully functional waterfall.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a vacationing couple got the surprise of their trip when a black bear wandered into the backyard of their Airbnb and hopped on the swing for a joyride.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
De Sanctis was armed with Q-tips, glue, isopropyl alcohol, lemon oil, and eucalyptus oil (handy for removing any adhesive residue from the surface of a film); a separate room, devoted to slowing or reversing chemical deterioration, gave me an odd sense of having wandered into a witch’s kitchen.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Conducting from memory, Dudamel wandered comfortably, excitedly around the great musical thrift store where Ives scooped up bits and bobs.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
The pair wandered down to the field gate at section 102 Saturday night, near the away bench, a few minutes before the Buffs and Wyoming Cowboys locked horns at Folsom Field.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the guests wandered over, selected a peach and handed it to her toddler.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wandered
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Best Remote Controlled Toy Prehistoric creatures may have roamed the earth millions of years ago, but this toy brings them back to life in a way that will thrill and delight your child.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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When family driver Uncle Phoon – played by Taiwanese veteran Jack Kao – tells them stories of triad gangs who once roamed the streets of colonial Singapore, the girls decide to form their own gang.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Onscreen, a bridezilla sent an equivalent table soaring through a banquet hall, felling at least one chandelier.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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They’re supposed to do fine in extreme heat and snow, though residents of other cities have had to rescue them when they’ve been felled by weather.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Early snow had drifted half way to my knees in the timber.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
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This week, Caedan smiled thinking back on his grandmother, then again as his mind drifted to the single mother and two children her legacy now touches.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The suspect is also believed to have trespassed at a property on Ute Creek Road in Idaho Springs on Thursday morning, Denver7 reported.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Marine Corps records showed the same man previously trespassed on Camp Pendleton in September 2022, September 2023 and May 27 of this year, according to the agent.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, April 3, Carey and Monroe strolled into the room while Moroccan was live on the streaming platform Twitch for about 10 minutes playing video games with friends.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Backed by an excellent band complete with a banjo and a fiddle, along with a lighting and effects rig that made the big moments really pop, Shaboozey strolled through his new material while building up to the marquee moment.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, the eyes of NHL owners have strayed south of the border, where a handful of American markets have reportedly expressed interest in forking over expansion fees that could one day eclipse $2 billion.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But none of them ever strayed far from their love of the peaks.—
Outside,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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Running back Jeremiyah Love cruised in from the 4-yard line two plays later to give Notre Dame a 14-7 lead at halftime.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Wandered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wandered. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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