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adjective

variants also galavanting
Definition of gallivantingnext
as in nomadic
traveling from place to place the gallivanting entertainers stayed in town for a few days, then moved on

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gallivanting

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verb

variants also galavanting
present participle of gallivant
as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly gallivanted about the country before returning to school in the fall

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  1. nomadic
  2. wandering
  3. floating
  4. roaming
Adjective
  • The traditionally nomadic community is particularly impoverished in Israel and has suffered from neglect and marginalization.
    Tia Goldenberg and Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Set it up permanently on your own slice of land or use it as a nomadic base camp while traveling.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of nomadic
Verb
  • Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.
    Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Cohen and colleagues have published several studies showing an increase in the polar vortex stretching or wandering.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of wandering
Verb
  • Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Who are some realistic targets Ottawa could acquire and/or what are some names floating around as potential acquisitions?
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of floating
Verb
  • According to Smithsonian, the institute’s idyllic backdrop, with open fields where patients could imagine animals roaming free, helped convince the doctor's dozens of patients that her practices were legit.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Between 2001 and 2004, there were so many shootings in Vancouver-area clubs that gang police started roaming through bars, throwing out anyone who looked like a drug dealer.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of roaming
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