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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
Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Where is that strange, clueless child who wanders from cause to cause, Greta Thunberg?
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Matt, the dad, wanders off to the kitchen.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
In 2020, he was commissioned to make a commercial for a pet-products company, and the result was a thirteen-minute meditation on loss and love, starring a black cat in a trench coat who wanders the ends of the earth.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
For years, the center of our galaxy has been painted as a place where stars go to meet their end — a region ruled by Sagittarius A*, a black hole so massive that its gravity can stretch, tear, and swallow anything that wanders too close.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
When Kyle’s finally back in his cell, Merle wanders aloud if Kyle appreciates having someone look out for him — implying that Mike has done a pretty poor job at keeping his brother safe.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2025
Yorgos wanders in, confused, asking what has happened.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
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
When Elizabeth wanders down below and sees the Creature, the two are mesmerized by one another.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Where is that strange, clueless child who wanders from cause to cause, Greta Thunberg?
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Matt, the dad, wanders off to the kitchen.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
In 2020, he was commissioned to make a commercial for a pet-products company, and the result was a thirteen-minute meditation on loss and love, starring a black cat in a trench coat who wanders the ends of the earth.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
For years, the center of our galaxy has been painted as a place where stars go to meet their end — a region ruled by Sagittarius A*, a black hole so massive that its gravity can stretch, tear, and swallow anything that wanders too close.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
When Kyle’s finally back in his cell, Merle wanders aloud if Kyle appreciates having someone look out for him — implying that Mike has done a pretty poor job at keeping his brother safe.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2025
Yorgos wanders in, confused, asking what has happened.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
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 kid roams around town without adult supervision, hanging out among those older than her.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Unlike the casual pizza and pasta served at its sister restaurant, Via Aurelia leans upscale, with a five-course tasting option and an extensive wine list that roams Italy and beyond.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hypothermia is a condition in which the body’s core temperature falls below 95 degrees.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning your oven, however, is something that falls within the former category.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Don't skip town without a visit to the Nutcracker Museum or the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, and be sure to also carve enough time to embark on scenic strolls through Waterfront Park along the Wenatchee River.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Daily life has been upended at schools, hospitals, stores and restaurants and in neighborhoods where sidewalks were once well-trodden with runners, people walking their dogs, families taking daily strolls and children heading back home after getting dropped off by the bus.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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How the room softens, how people exhale, how laughter drifts back in and the air feels lighter.—
Adrianne Wright,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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As evening falls, the crowd drifts downtown to the Blue Moon Saloon, a honky-tonk that resembles a back porch more than a concert venue.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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The hotel also has a kid’s club that orchestrates fun activities for little ones like arts and crafts, ice skating, games, sledding, movie nights, nature walks, and more.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Representation is vital in many walks of life.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Developed by Fox Estates—which also holds the listing—and designed by Studio MTN, the home intentionally strays from typical clichés, forgoing the rustic vibes of classic mountain properties in favor a softer, more restrained style.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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Where he was born never strays from Bobby’s mind.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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