as in random
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
stray sightings of UFO's, none of which have been rigorously analyzed by scientists
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as in to trespass
to commit an offense
our straying son swears he's returned to the straight and narrow
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Recent Examples of stray
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Taylor had seen an influx of stray kittens brought into her animal hospital in October, when the incident occurred, and feared that someone had dropped a whole box of them at her doorstep to be taken care of.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
There are two core expressions, a blended whiskey and a straight bourbon, but this series, which is in its eleventh iteration, strays far from those in terms of mashbill and maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The donations and support from her TikTok followers, Ileana has launched a TNR (trap-neuter-return) program to help control the local stray cat population.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Taylor had seen an influx of stray kittens brought into her animal hospital in October, when the incident occurred, and feared that someone had dropped a whole box of them at her doorstep to be taken care of.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Even with the label stylist, she’s been able to stray away from the parameters the fashion industry can limit others in.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
There are two core expressions, a blended whiskey and a straight bourbon, but this series, which is in its eleventh iteration, strays far from those in terms of mashbill and maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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People Magazine Investigates The shooting appeared random at first, but police eventually unspooled a strange plot involving Li's ex-wife and a bitter custody dispute over their son, Arik, who has severe disabilities stemming from a medical misdiagnosis early in his life.Liam Quinn, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Spencer’s in one picture: random nic-nacs, over-the-top lingerie, and lava lamps in every possible color combination.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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Li was arrested the next day for allegedly trespassing at Mar-a-Lago.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
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At one time, the property required 24-hour security due to trespassing concerns.Will McGough, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Fickell could be forgiven for allowing his mind to wander.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Imagine sweating it out in a sauna after a day of adventure, then stepping into the dome to stretch, breathe, or simply let your mind wander.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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During a dinner banquet later the same day, Belousov said the two countries’ strategic partnership was crucial to defend their sovereignty from aggression and the arbitrary actions of imperialists, North Korean state media said.Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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After Leung's sentencing, the U.S. recommended -- though without citing specific cases -- that Americans reconsider traveling to China because of arbitrary law enforcement and exit bans and the risk of wrongful detentions.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricane Milton, 30 water mains in St. Petersburg, Florida, broke, mainly due to falling trees.Micheline Maynard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Stray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stray. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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