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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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
Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Now free, Alma’s emaciated, adult form wanders the world, unending rage bent on revenge.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The headless ghost of Hooch Simpson supposedly still wanders the area that was once Skidoo, looking for his noggin.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
In the wake of a messy divorce, a writer wanders the world in search of meaning and passion in this loose adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s popular memoir.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Slightly stoned and clearly in no rush to go home alone, Alex wanders into the Olive Tree Café in the West Village.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The steering wanders like a distracted Labrador, the ride quality is about as refined as a pogo stick on a gravel driveway, and wind noise makes the cabin sound like you’re trapped inside a tent during a storm.
—New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2025
Olivia Meares wanders the town’s streets late into the night.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
However, there has been the occasional homeless person who wanders onto the property and needs to be redirected or community member who wants to attend the mass, not realizing the service is for the school kids only.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Anders wanders Oslo like a spectre.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Now free, Alma’s emaciated, adult form wanders the world, unending rage bent on revenge.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The headless ghost of Hooch Simpson supposedly still wanders the area that was once Skidoo, looking for his noggin.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
In the wake of a messy divorce, a writer wanders the world in search of meaning and passion in this loose adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s popular memoir.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Slightly stoned and clearly in no rush to go home alone, Alex wanders into the Olive Tree Café in the West Village.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The steering wanders like a distracted Labrador, the ride quality is about as refined as a pogo stick on a gravel driveway, and wind noise makes the cabin sound like you’re trapped inside a tent during a storm.
—New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2025
Olivia Meares wanders the town’s streets late into the night.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
However, there has been the occasional homeless person who wanders onto the property and needs to be redirected or community member who wants to attend the mass, not realizing the service is for the school kids only.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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This early landmark of Swedish cinema was one of Ingmar Bergman’s favorite movies, and the influence is obvious in eerie scenes where a ghostly driver dressed like the Grim Reaper roams the countryside searching for souls.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some locals believe founder Charles Pfister still roams the property, according to reports, and even celebrities like rapper Megan Thee Stallion have gone ghost hunting there.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 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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Outside, lush tropical gardens and an expansive evergreen lawn provide ample opportunities for strolls and prime waterfall views, while the heated pool, surrounded by palms towering over chaise lounges, is the perfect spot to unwind and listen to a live band playing in the courtyard.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wear it for snowy weekend strolls, festive city breaks, Christmas morning outings and all the way up until the icy bleakness of mid-March.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This could then support the idea of a relic magnetic field existing in the intergalactic medium, the matter that drifts between galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Music drifts through the salt air as roadside vendors fry fish on bare concrete slabs, their foodstands long washed away.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That’s why so many invest in a quality winter jacket to keep them warm on walks during winter months.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Boating safaris and guided bush walks are also very popular here—look out for elephants, wild dogs, and lions.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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 21 Nov. 2025.
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