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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
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
His daughter yelps delightedly as a calf wanders close to the fence.
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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).
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ArsTechnica,
15 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
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.
—
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
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
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
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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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As opposed to the first film, where a good girl falls for a bad boy, the sequel turns the concept upside down, with Pfeiffer playing the bad girl who falls for a good boy.
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Municipal workers are developing a new low-level drinking water connection to supply the city's approximately 7,300 residents, hotels, businesses and the golf course as the lake level falls, Geller added.
Noun
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Light and airy, this one just looks like it was made for boardwalk strolls, sidewalk brunches, and outdoor date nights.
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Couples can cozy up in pubs and quaint inns and steal away for quiet strolls.
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Guests will hear brakes each time the vehicle drifts or turns.
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In the excerpt, a character drifts through each scene shown with what seems like shellshock on his face, as the show’s sensory overload of action happens all around him.
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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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Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up four runs, six hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings.
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The 25-year-old, the early favorite to start the All-Star Game and win the Cy Young in the American League, also totaled two walks and nine strikeouts over 92 pitches.
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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