WANDERS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

wanders 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wander

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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wanders

2 of 2

noun

plural of wander

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

Verb

The silent protagonist is as mysterious as the movie that wanders along the cinematic edge between the physical and the spiritual worlds. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026 Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia Sparkling Spanish whites, earthy Georgian oranges, bright Chilean reds — Jet Wine Bar wanders wide for its exciting by-the-glass wine list. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 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. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 After trading the Jeep for some clothes, Perry, now dressed in a black suit, wanders through town while struggling to control her newfound appendage. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 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 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

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

North Carolina will be under the microscope as long as Bill Belichick roams the sidelines in Chapel Hill.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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

Definition of roams

Noun

Score the supportive, water-resistant Lands’ End Comfort Slide Sandals for 20 percent off—they’re an elevated option for poolside lunches, with enough arch support for summer strolls.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
From big thrills in Wyoming to relaxed garden strolls in Delaware, keep reading to find the trip that’s just right for your family.

— Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of strolls

Verb

Light moves But the show’s action drifts beyond that focal point, up to the main plaza level, especially in its lighting.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Elsewhere, the conversation drifts into questions about public-records databases, investigative reporting, grant applications, and the ways institutions classify professional expertise.

— Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of drifts

Noun

Royals starting pitcher Luinder Avila had an uneven outing, allowing three runs on seven hits in five innings with three walks and three strikeouts.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Other than a fourth-inning two-run homer by Willi Castro, Whisenhunt was excellent, allowing just three hits overall and striking out four while navigating four walks across 5 2/3 innings.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026