as in to proceed
literary
to move from one place to another
We wended through the narrow streets.
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Recent Examples of wend
The Hayes suit, which was filed against the president, his reelection campaign and the activist group Turning Point Action, is continuing to wend its way through federal court in Atlanta.
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Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Judicial rulings have kept DACA alive as litigation continues to wend through the courts.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
To do so, the men must plunge into and wend their way through a mob.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The case wended its way through the El Dorado courts for several years before the grand jury returned indictments in 2022.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Judicial rulings have kept DACA alive as litigation continues to wend through the courts.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
To do so, the men must plunge into and wend their way through a mob.
—Howard Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The case wended its way through the El Dorado courts for several years before the grand jury returned indictments in 2022.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wend
Verb
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The owner proceeded to her departure gate.—
Kyle Melnick,
Washington Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Tidal Basin Seawall Rehabilitation Project is proceeding well.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jackson visited San Diego a number of times, whether campaigning for president, marching with activists or speaking to students or rallies.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tens of thousands marched in Kosovo on independence day, protesting war crimes trials of former rebel leaders, including ex-President Hashim Thaci.—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The playroom, a lively communal hub called The Hangout, is a dream come true, stocked with both ice-cream treats and healthy snacks (because balance), while practical touches like a dedicated laundry room show that the hotel really gets what families need when traveling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This bag is known for its sturdy zippers and durable material for traveling and constant use.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As talented journalists go independent on Substack and YouTube and other legacy publications like The New York Times lean into personalization in nearly every element of their business, The Economist has resisted change.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Posey seems to want to pass this off as prudence.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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New York state passed a similar effort in 2023.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While many travelers speed past Lyon on the TGV en route to more bucolic points south, in recent years the friendly, walkable city has come into its own thanks to neighborhoods like Confluence, a starchitect's playground.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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For bigger scrambles, a wider whisk will speed the process along without sacrificing quality.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Wend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wend. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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