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
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Jim wanders the city and teams up with a tough survivalist, Selena, a lethal widower Frank and his daughter Hannah.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The lagoon, which wanders almost the entire length of the garden, adds a swath of blue to this oasis of green.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
In its most scenic moments, the train wanders along the island’s coastline and through rainforest, and sugar cane fields.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Klepper wanders the streets talks to people about the state of America and the current political administration.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 June 2026
The Littlest Hobo will be a live-action drama reimagining of the classic Canadian TV series, which first aired in Canada in 1979 about an ownerless German Shepherd dog who wanders from town to town helping people.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
The film is at its best early on, as Clark wanders through a physical environment that, to his mind and ours, has no obvious origin and no clear reason to exist.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Nova Scotia might not be where your mind wanders when thinking of a stereotypical surf scene—but the raw coastline and Atlantic swells do actually make for some pretty great surfing when the weather is participating.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 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.
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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.
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PC Magazine,
14 Nov. 2025
When machines provide automation, human attention wanders and capabilities decay.
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David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
There are other doors, and through one of these our hero wanders.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
There are legends of ghost sightings and spooky happenings on the dirt road, like the woman who reportedly wanders it in the dark, crying out for her children.
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Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Jim wanders the city and teams up with a tough survivalist, Selena, a lethal widower Frank and his daughter Hannah.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The lagoon, which wanders almost the entire length of the garden, adds a swath of blue to this oasis of green.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
In its most scenic moments, the train wanders along the island’s coastline and through rainforest, and sugar cane fields.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Klepper wanders the streets talks to people about the state of America and the current political administration.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 June 2026
The Littlest Hobo will be a live-action drama reimagining of the classic Canadian TV series, which first aired in Canada in 1979 about an ownerless German Shepherd dog who wanders from town to town helping people.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
The film is at its best early on, as Clark wanders through a physical environment that, to his mind and ours, has no obvious origin and no clear reason to exist.
—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Nova Scotia might not be where your mind wanders when thinking of a stereotypical surf scene—but the raw coastline and Atlantic swells do actually make for some pretty great surfing when the weather is participating.
—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 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.
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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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North Carolina will be under the microscope as long as Bill Belichick roams the sidelines in Chapel Hill.
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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.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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Royal Week falls ahead of Prince Harry's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.
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.
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The relaxed and roomy silhouette is perfect for keeping you comfortable on long strolls and during leisurely lunches, and pairs beautifully with everything from flip flops to comfy loafers or heeled sandals.
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For fireworks, this means that visibility Friday along the coast could be impaired as the marine layer drifts in and out, but visibility will generally be much better Saturday, especially just a few miles inland.
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Confrontation, feedback, accountability, the naming of a difficult dynamic, all of it drifts upward to the person in charge.
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Princess Anne’s red lips The princess rarely strays from her beauty comfort zone.
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Like Manuel, the low-key manager rarely strays from the norm during his press briefings, stating the obvious and avoiding controversy.
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In just his seventh career start, Bennett (3-3) struck out six with no walks while dominating the last-place Angels until the their two-run eighth.
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The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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