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
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
The scent of vinegar fills the set, and a crew member wanders by muttering about dyeing Easter eggs.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Set amidst a chaotic wedding in suburban Maryland, where troubled teen Elliott Hellman (Ezra Miller) wanders through a minefield of emotional violence, this simple scripts sees Levinson paint yet another portrait of young addiction.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Graham Potter wanders onto the pitch alone.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
In Virgil’s epic, Aeneas wanders after the fall of Troy, searching for a new homeland.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 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
In the clip, Rodrigo wanders through the Palace of Versailles, running from room to room before strapping on a pink guitar and rocking out.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
The 56-year-old Williams has since found his mind often wanders through hazes of grief to memories of Thomas.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
The scent of vinegar fills the set, and a crew member wanders by muttering about dyeing Easter eggs.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Set amidst a chaotic wedding in suburban Maryland, where troubled teen Elliott Hellman (Ezra Miller) wanders through a minefield of emotional violence, this simple scripts sees Levinson paint yet another portrait of young addiction.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Graham Potter wanders onto the pitch alone.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The permit allows the ranchers to kill any wolf who wanders onto private land on two grazing allotments near the Gila National Forest in Catron County, as well as on federal land within the allotments, if the wolf is actively hurting livestock.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
In Virgil’s epic, Aeneas wanders after the fall of Troy, searching for a new homeland.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 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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The five-person cast roams the room, sitting at various circular tables to blur the lines between script and improvisation.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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So this fox crossed an ocean to arrive in a borough where its own species already roams free.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Amazon’s clothing section is chock-full of wedding guest dresses, breezy maxis for coffee strolls, mini dresses for date night, and lightweight frocks that will keep you cool in the heat.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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My wife loves going down there and taking like strolls and walks and just eating good food.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Away from the city’s concrete and sounds, the scent of herbs drifts through the air and light pours in from the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Across millions of interactions, the system drifts towards flattery.—
Tim Requarth,
Longreads,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Orioles starter Chris Bassitt matched Bibee, blanking the Guardians for five innings despite four walks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Manny Machado, showing great command of the smaller zone, has juiced numerous rallies with walks such as his leadoff effort against Mariners closer Andres Munoz that began Wednesday’s game-winning, five-run rally.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Alma set is an elevated geometric option for the person who prefers a pattern that strays from the traditional stripe or floral.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bridget Woodman, with the research group Zero Carbon Analytics, said that as the world strays farther off track from its climate goals, nuclear can look deceptively more enticing than other less risky alternatives, like renewable energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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