1
as in roams
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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2
as in falls
to commit an offense
we have all wandered from the path of righteousness at least once in our lives
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as in strolls
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
a wander through the woods
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Recent Examples of wanders
Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Matt, the dad, wanders off to the kitchen.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
In 2020, he was commissioned to make a commercial for a pet-products company, and the result was a thirteen-minute meditation on loss and love, starring a black cat in a trench coat who wanders the ends of the earth.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
For years, the center of our galaxy has been painted as a place where stars go to meet their end — a region ruled by Sagittarius A*, a black hole so massive that its gravity can stretch, tear, and swallow anything that wanders too close.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
When Kyle’s finally back in his cell, Merle wanders aloud if Kyle appreciates having someone look out for him — implying that Mike has done a pretty poor job at keeping his brother safe.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2025
Yorgos wanders in, confused, asking what has happened.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Now free, Alma’s emaciated, adult form wanders the world, unending rage bent on revenge.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Scott Brame, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
When a lonely fisherman desperate for an heir wanders into a strange, otherworldly light, he's soon joined by a young orphan named Camilo.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Where is that strange, clueless child who wanders from cause to cause, Greta Thunberg?
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Matt, the dad, wanders off to the kitchen.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
In 2020, he was commissioned to make a commercial for a pet-products company, and the result was a thirteen-minute meditation on loss and love, starring a black cat in a trench coat who wanders the ends of the earth.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
For years, the center of our galaxy has been painted as a place where stars go to meet their end — a region ruled by Sagittarius A*, a black hole so massive that its gravity can stretch, tear, and swallow anything that wanders too close.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
When Kyle’s finally back in his cell, Merle wanders aloud if Kyle appreciates having someone look out for him — implying that Mike has done a pretty poor job at keeping his brother safe.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2025
Yorgos wanders in, confused, asking what has happened.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Now free, Alma’s emaciated, adult form wanders the world, unending rage bent on revenge.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
As the molten iron in the outer core moves around, the magnetic North Pole wanders.
—Scott Brame, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
When a lonely fisherman desperate for an heir wanders into a strange, otherworldly light, he's soon joined by a young orphan named Camilo.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanders
Verb
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Scoop City’s own Dianna Russini roams the sideline.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2025
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As flares light up the sky, the Deliriant, now a blond hooligan, roams the streets of a port city with Tai Zhaomei (Li Gengxi), a singer and gangster’s moll.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Best Hikes Long before the area was designated a national park, the Lake District's lakeside strolls and hillside treks were already legendary, and inspired paintings and poems.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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The home’s waterfront location in a more residential area is ideal for peaceful strolls along the river walk path, which is situated just outside the building.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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So while snow drifts that mound up alongside a properly insulated house with siding shouldn't be a problem, snow against a door leading to the deck may leak.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cafés spill into afternoon sunlight, window-shopping counts as cardio, and live music drifts out of an old pub.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its hands and feet are shaped to grip stroller handles securely, letting parents attach it during walks or errands.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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On her advice, Reid began going for late-night walks and grabbing coffee in the early morning to avoid smelling the neighbor’s drugs.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The best time to trim leggy or strays stems, shoots, vines, and branches is during the plant’s growing season.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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