perambulated

verb

Definition of perambulatednext
past tense of perambulate
1
as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air

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2
as in strolled
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perambulated
  1. crossed
  2. wandered
  3. followed
  4. navigated
Verb
  • This is where their paths crossed, setting the stage for a business transaction that wasn’t just about the numbers, but about aligned vision, values, and a win win for all.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Over the course of her career, Brown has crossed categories, as well as generations.
    Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of crossed
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  • The suspect wandered around the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • One in a while, a veteran wandered or fell onto the trolley tracks and didn’t hear or chose not to hear the warning clang of the bell of an approaching train.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of wandered
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  • Eleven other states have followed suit, allowed to do so by the federal Clean Air Act.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of followed
Verb
  • From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This is, in part, due to the variety of astrological energies that need to be navigated at this time.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of navigated
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