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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
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Breathe, notice and return to the moment each time the mind wanders.
—Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This child is Moon, who wanders a post-apocalyptic world conspicuously devoid of adults, a mystery the movie never answers.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Keep an eye out for chachalaca, green jays, Altamira orioles, and the occasional rare avian visitor that wanders in from faraway.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
In these deft essays, Tawada, who writes in both Japanese and German, wanders through cities and languages, treating every border crossing as an adventure.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
As one of the few original Squid Game cast members returning for the second season, Wi Ha-joon will continue his quest as the police officer Hwang Jun-ho, who is desperate to find his missing brother and ultimately wanders into the sadistic games.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Back in the woods, a band of militiamen wanders up to Jamie, beating the living daylights out of Lord John, and intervenes.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
If your mind wanders, acknowledge it, then nudge yourself to return to listening.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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
If the canine wanders around, night lights can reduce their confusion in the dark, and keeping them in a small room that is difficult to get lost in may also help.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Breathe, notice and return to the moment each time the mind wanders.
—Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This child is Moon, who wanders a post-apocalyptic world conspicuously devoid of adults, a mystery the movie never answers.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Keep an eye out for chachalaca, green jays, Altamira orioles, and the occasional rare avian visitor that wanders in from faraway.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
In these deft essays, Tawada, who writes in both Japanese and German, wanders through cities and languages, treating every border crossing as an adventure.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
As one of the few original Squid Game cast members returning for the second season, Wi Ha-joon will continue his quest as the police officer Hwang Jun-ho, who is desperate to find his missing brother and ultimately wanders into the sadistic games.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Back in the woods, a band of militiamen wanders up to Jamie, beating the living daylights out of Lord John, and intervenes.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
If your mind wanders, acknowledge it, then nudge yourself to return to listening.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
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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In a video, Billy Ray roams a large grassy field while listening to the song on his phone.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The saiga antelope roams the Eurasian steppe of Central Asia.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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No one, except maybe the animals and a few people taking restorative strolls, will notice.—
JiJi Lee,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But, as always, the talk drifts toward quarterbacks, that uniquely American job with uniquely American responsibilities.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Modern systems analyze patterns of active work, idle stretches and meeting length in real time, giving leaders a live feed of how productivity drifts through a day.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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More Rapfogel/Getty Images Treinen came in for Yamamoto, allowing a double, a hit-by-pitch, a wild pitch, and two walks, forcing manager Dave Roberts to remove him in favor of struggling lefty Tanner Scott.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician whose support was key to Kennedy’s final confirmation, and Senator John Barrasso, a surgeon and the number two Republican in the Senate, who rarely strays from the party line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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The actual practice is noticing when your attention strays and bringing your mind back to your breath, linking your mind and body together in the present moment.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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