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

This one stars Cox himself as a mysterious and formidable old man in an undertaker’s suit and parson’s hat who wanders into an Arizona border town in 1890 to gather the names of dead Mexican laborers. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Sometimes, my mind wanders to a question that feels inconceivable. — Ayana Lage, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 Awww Ted wanders through the old the locker room, looking at the rows of names. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Later on, Bret wanders away from his friends and runs into Debbie’s father, Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), entertaining handsome young men in the hot tub. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026 In this adaptation by the author of The Handmaid’s Tale, Penelope wanders the underworld, spinning her own version of events — a chronicle filled with lust, greed and murder. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Zidane wanders into a pocket of unmarked space to meet an inswinging Emmanuel Petit corner and head powerfully in at the near post to give France the lead. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026 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

Noun

The salad, in McKinnon’s kitchen, wonders and wanders, and the author heeds its inquisitiveness. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026 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

Ellis’ autofiction book follows a group of high school students in 1980s Los Angeles as a serial killer roams the city.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of roams

Verb

This park also falls along the Rio Grande and includes mountainous terrain with tall cliffs and a desert landscape.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Balance is critical in helping older adults prevent falls — and it’s now considered a marker for longevity.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of falls

Noun

Starfish Manor Starfish Manor has everything grown-ups need for a relaxing, kid-free seaside stay, from Pacific-view rooms to beach access for romantic strolls on the sand.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Other perks of downtown living include morning strolls by the river, biking on the weekends, and impromptu basketball games in the alley next to their building.

— Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of strolls

Verb

The topic momentarily drifts to Chuck D, who Hanna greatly admires.

— Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026
Giulio, a dissatisfied 16-year-old, drifts through life with no enthusiasm for his education or his future, much to his family’s dismay (particularly his endlessly frustrated mother, brilliantly played by Monica Bellucci).

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of drifts

Noun

Amenities and experiences Guests head out on game drives, nature walks, and morning excursions with Herero and Himba communities, returning back to cocktails next to the pool in the main lounge area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
From gentle ridge walks with panoramic valley views to high-altitude summit pushes, every level of explorer is catered to.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026