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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
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
As a dark gray cat named after Ozzy Osbourne wanders the room, Sadie is on the call to help with details of And Another Thing…, and with Steadman’s uncertain memory.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 11 May 2026
The New Zealand singer-songwriter wanders around inside her psychedelic folk arrangements, singing in private riddles and changing the tone of her voice from one song (or even one verse) to the next, seemingly oblivious or indifferent to your presence.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 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.
—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
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
As a dark gray cat named after Ozzy Osbourne wanders the room, Sadie is on the call to help with details of And Another Thing…, and with Steadman’s uncertain memory.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 11 May 2026
The New Zealand singer-songwriter wanders around inside her psychedelic folk arrangements, singing in private riddles and changing the tone of her voice from one song (or even one verse) to the next, seemingly oblivious or indifferent to your presence.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 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.
—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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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
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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.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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No two film or TV shoots are alike, as each director and team of department heads have to find their own unique rhythm that falls somewhere on a spectrum between meticulous storyboarding and completely improvising on set.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Wear it on the plane to nap, or use it as a luxurious way to spruce up an outfit for nightly strolls and enjoying the ocean breeze while lounging on a yacht.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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From glam nights out to chill days at the beach to elevated city strolls, Hadid really has nailed every aspect of the vacation wardrobe.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Cricket drifts far from the contemporary arts scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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On Sunday mornings, families gather by the docks along Lake Erie, while church music drifts across the water.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The second way this strays from a Daiquiri is in its heavy dose of Angostura Bitters, which adds tons of texture and the flavors of baking spice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Internet commenters and auto critics responded negatively, saying the Luce strays from the brand’s usual aesthetic.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Mason Englert pitched four shutout innings and gave up four hits and two walks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The Dodgers staked him to a nice five-run lead, driving Pirates starter Mitch Keller from the game with 13 baserunners in the first four innings – seven hits, four walks and two hit batters.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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“Wanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanders. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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