as in nomads
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
a wanderer who reasoned that he could never be lost, as he didn't care where he was going
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Recent Examples of wanderers
Adventure guides the ninth sign's spirit; these wanderers are not afraid to take risks.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Yeti has long been a go-to brand for adventurers and weekend wanderers alike, thanks to its durable coolers, tumblers, and drinkware that keep food and beverages at the perfect temperature.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
No, not little green men, but rather deep-space wanderers like the peculiar comet 3I/ATLAS discovered this summer.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Its steep, meandering streets form a patchwork quilt filled with artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees, each adding their own thread to the fabric.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to new research published in the E-Journal of the Excavations of Pompeii, a handful of survivors, destitute wanderers, and treasure hunters continued to call the ruins home for decades.
—Andrew Paul Aug 7, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Yeti has long been a go-to brand for adventurers and weekend wanderers alike, thanks to its durable coolers, tumblers, and drinkware that keep food and beverages at the perfect temperature.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
No, not little green men, but rather deep-space wanderers like the peculiar comet 3I/ATLAS discovered this summer.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Its steep, meandering streets form a patchwork quilt filled with artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees, each adding their own thread to the fabric.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to new research published in the E-Journal of the Excavations of Pompeii, a handful of survivors, destitute wanderers, and treasure hunters continued to call the ruins home for decades.
—Andrew Paul Aug 7, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanderers
Noun
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Sometimes, though, nomads fall in love with a new country and want to stay forever.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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These friends, all Amazigh (Berber) nomads, have embarked on a musical voyage to celebrate their roots and share the richness of their heritage with the world.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Air travelers came and went mostly without trouble at Denver International Airport on Friday, expressing gratitude for federal air traffic controllers working without pay, ready to adapt as flight reductions ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration kicked in.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In any case, these are Beckett’s drifters, no doubt, right down to the aching feet and bad breath.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Shu Qi has spent her career embodying other people’s stories — enigmatic drifters for Hou Hsiao-hsien, comic foils in international action franchises, or, more recently, the tragic heroine of Bi Gan’s Cannes award winner Resurrection.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Wanderers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanderers. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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