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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
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2026
Food and Beverage London Marriott Hotel Park Lane With its leafy views onto Hyde Park, the hotel’s vintage-style Lanes of London restaurant, however, sets the scene for an afternoon tea that wanders down the garden path.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
His daughter yelps delightedly as a calf wanders close to the fence.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
In the ensuing panic, Jesus (Bilal Hasna) wanders off down to Earth and is befriended by a former street hustler named Harry the Fish (Mark Addy).
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
As a dark gray cat named after Ozzy Osbourne wanders the room, Sadie is on the call to help with details of And Another Thing…, and with Steadman’s uncertain memory.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 11 May 2026
The New Zealand singer-songwriter wanders around inside her psychedelic folk arrangements, singing in private riddles and changing the tone of her voice from one song (or even one verse) to the next, seemingly oblivious or indifferent to your presence.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Maybe once a month someone wanders into the Sacramento Turn Verein, curious about the place, according to member Uli Pelz.
—Graham Womack
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
One night, into the bar wanders Angel (Rosemarie DeWitt), who looks as caught in the ’40s as Joe is.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2026
Food and Beverage London Marriott Hotel Park Lane With its leafy views onto Hyde Park, the hotel’s vintage-style Lanes of London restaurant, however, sets the scene for an afternoon tea that wanders down the garden path.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
His daughter yelps delightedly as a calf wanders close to the fence.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
In the ensuing panic, Jesus (Bilal Hasna) wanders off down to Earth and is befriended by a former street hustler named Harry the Fish (Mark Addy).
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
As a dark gray cat named after Ozzy Osbourne wanders the room, Sadie is on the call to help with details of And Another Thing…, and with Steadman’s uncertain memory.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 11 May 2026
The New Zealand singer-songwriter wanders around inside her psychedelic folk arrangements, singing in private riddles and changing the tone of her voice from one song (or even one verse) to the next, seemingly oblivious or indifferent to your presence.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Maybe once a month someone wanders into the Sacramento Turn Verein, curious about the place, according to member Uli Pelz.
—Graham Womack
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Noun
It’s perfectly situated for wanders down the beautiful expanse of Flamand beach or hikes to the highest point of the island.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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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Today, the herd roams the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is managed in partnership with the local fire company, which hosts the annual pony swim—a beloved local tradition.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Depending on your height, this dress’s hemline falls anywhere between the lower thigh and below the knee.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Chevrolet and Honda provide one of the race’s defining rivalries, but by the time the green flag falls, a driver’s starting position may matter even more than the badge on the engine cover.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The painting shows a lush, verdant Italian landscape, whose richness allows even peasants to enjoy leisurely strolls along its paths.—
Tyler Green,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Cam Ranh’s coastline is still developing, meaning there’s less buzzy nightlife and more quiet sunrise strolls along the nine-mile Bai Dai Beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Over time, organizations that preserve accuracy rather than relying on information that gradually drifts from its source can build stronger alignment and more reliable outcomes.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The focus drifts slightly at one point.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Noun
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That was plenty of support for Sox starter Davis Martin, who allowed four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in 5 2/3 innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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In the bottom of the inning, the Stags loaded the bases on two walks and a single with no outs before Johns Hopkins graduate student pitcher Dylan Zucker delivered four straight balls to Martin to push the winning run across the plate.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Internet commenters and auto critics responded negatively, saying the Luce strays from the brand’s usual aesthetic.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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The distributor plans a moderate national expansion to about 375 screens (exact number still TBD) next week to let world of mouth percolate for the popular TIFF-premiering heist thriller by Daniel Roher about a piano tuner (up-and-comer Leo Woodall) who strays into safecracking.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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