as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
he gads about town every Saturday, flirting and gossiping with various shopkeepers and locals
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as in gypsy
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
she was a thoughtful gadabout, always picking up souvenirs for her friends from wherever her travels took her
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as in peripatetic
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Recent Examples of gad (about)
New York Times, 5 Aug. 2021
The giggling gadabout who dies penniless.
—Cory Oldweiler, Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
The wild career of David Johansen — New York Dolls frontman, punk gadabout, occasional actor, and Buster Poindexter portrayer — will be the focus of an upcoming documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
For those of us who won’t be joining in the sybaritic excursion, Matches is bringing the Riviera gadabout vibes to all with capsule collections of women’s, men’s and home products curated by Sciò and Rabensteiner.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 5 May 2022
But a linesman stepped in and prevented the gadabout angler from bringing in the catch.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021
He was inundated with offers and tried to avoid being typecast as the likable gadabout.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2021
Writer, comedian, and social gadabout Lucas Murphy sits down with friends and contemporaries to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle.
—Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 20 Apr. 2020
So, a solar charging system fits perfectly with your gadabout persona.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2020
Noun
Hardly the schedule of a social gadabout.
—New York Times, 5 Aug. 2021
The giggling gadabout who dies penniless.
—Cory Oldweiler, Star Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
The wild career of David Johansen — New York Dolls frontman, punk gadabout, occasional actor, and Buster Poindexter portrayer — will be the focus of an upcoming documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2023
For those of us who won’t be joining in the sybaritic excursion, Matches is bringing the Riviera gadabout vibes to all with capsule collections of women’s, men’s and home products curated by Sciò and Rabensteiner.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 5 May 2022
But a linesman stepped in and prevented the gadabout angler from bringing in the catch.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Nov. 2021
He was inundated with offers and tried to avoid being typecast as the likable gadabout.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2021
Writer, comedian, and social gadabout Lucas Murphy sits down with friends and contemporaries to solve the New York Times crossword puzzle.
—Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 20 Apr. 2020
So, a solar charging system fits perfectly with your gadabout persona.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gad (about)
Verb
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Thomas’ ancestors historically roamed throughout the Southwest.Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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The cayos—or keys—are plops of milky sand ringed by bright verdigris; the waters are roaming territory for squid, turtles, pelicans, and iguanas.Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The rebels who toppled Assad are led by Abu Mohammad al-Julani, a man who has spent the better part of his adult life as a peripatetic jihadist mercenary.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Since the time of Jawaharlal Nehru, no Indian prime minister has been so peripatetic.Sumit Ganguly, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2018
Verb
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After years of wandering through the desert, Texas finally got this right.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Visitors are invited to park their cars and wander up the driveway to see cartoon characters and creatures heralding festive cheer.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Tenet Healthcare operates hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, surgical hospitals, off-campus emergency departments and micro-hospitals.Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those over 65 averaged about 17 contact days that year for ambulatory care.Judy Stone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The intact burial found beneath the Treasury provides rare insight into the lives of the Nabataeans, ancient Arabian nomads whose desert kingdom thrived during fourth century BC to AD 106, Creasman said.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
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Interviews suggest that many nomads who have moved to the new villages are reluctant to adapt.Muyi Xiao, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Some must drift in from dozens of miles away, from the San Pedro River, or the Gila, which both rivers drain toward.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Without this, agents might behave unpredictably or drift away from the initial requirements.Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Cool for the Winter James Marsden strolls around New York City's Midtown in a denim coat and shades on Dec. 18.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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And to top it all off, a second cat, an all-black one, strolls up at sunrise, getting a second breakfast.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Sarah portrayed a Union soldier, or a time traveler who would uncover artifacts to marvel at.Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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The ground stops at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport were lifted at 1 p.m. local time leaving travelers to scramble to get new flights.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Gad (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gad%20%28about%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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